Douglas A-26 Invader

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44-34314

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27593

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1944

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While flying at low height, the twin engine aircraft was hit by antiaircraft fire and crashed in a mountainous region located about 16 km northwest of Yangdŏk. Three crew members were killed while a fourth became POW.
Crew:
Cpt Philip W. Browning, †
M/Sgt George Morar,
1st Lt William D. Mulkins, †
Cpt John S. Walmsley Jr. †

Probable cause:

Shot down by enemy fire.

Crash of a Douglas A-26B-35-DL Invader near Kumchon: 2 killed

Date & Time: Sep 12, 1951

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41-39441

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MSN:

7154

YOM:

1941

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Kumchon

North Hwanghae (황해북도)

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North Korea

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Asia

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While engaged in a night intruder mission, the twin engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances in the early hours near Kumchon. Two crew members were killed while the third occupant became a POW.
Crew:
1st LT Rolan M. Akin,
S/Sgt Norman G. Davis, †
1st Lt Albert P. Derosier. †

Crash of a Douglas A-26B-55-DL Invader near Sin'gye: 4 killed

Date & Time: Sep 7, 1951

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44-34337

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27616

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1944

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Sin'gye

North Hwanghae (황해북도)

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North Korea

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Asia

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While on a night intruder mission, the aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances in the region of Sin'gye. Last radio contact was established at 0228LT. The wreckage was observed but SAR effort were negative and hampered by poor weather conditions. All four crew members were MIA.
Crew:
A2C Ronald W. Cheston,
1st Lt Henry T. Dixon,
1st Lt Robert C. Finch,
2nd Lt William R. Lyden.

Crash of a Douglas A-26C-45-DT Invader in Busan: 4 killed

Date & Time: Sep 3, 1951

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44-35745

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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29024

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1944

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Shortly after takeoff, while climbing, the airplane went out of control and crashed 400 meters past the runway end. All four crew members were killed.
Crew:
1st Lt John B. Randolph,
Cpl Harold J. Rovira Jr.,
2nd Lt Oliver S. Williams,
Cpt James G. Willis Jr.

Crash of a Douglas A-26C-35-DT Invader near Ichon: 3 killed

Date & Time: Sep 2, 1951 at 2305 LT

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44-35388

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Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance

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28667

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1944

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While in a night intruder reconnaissance mission, the twin engine aircraft was shot down by antiaircraft fire and crashed near Ichon. SAR efforts were negative.
Crew:
T/Sgt Bernard L. McManaman,
1st Lt Ernest C. Oliphant,
1st Lt William E. Roy.

Probable cause:

Shot down by enemy fire.

Crash of a Douglas A-26B-55-DL Invader in North Korea: 1 killed

Date & Time: Sep 2, 1951 at 0248 LT

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44-34342

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27621

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1944

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Crashed in unknown circumstances somewhere in North Korea. Two crew members became POW while the third occupant was killed.
Crew:
Cpt Joseph S. Collins, †
1st Lt Perry A. Dawson,
1st Lt Frederick R. Koontz.

Crash of a Douglas A-26B-35-DL Invader in North Korea: 3 killed

Date & Time: Aug 30, 1951

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41-39442

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7155

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1941

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While on a night intruder mission, the twin engine aircraft was shot down by enemy fire and crashed. All three crew members were killed.
Crew:
Cpt Harold O. Keister,
Cpt John G. Moore,
S/Sgt Nicholas M. Palmiotti.

Probable cause:

Shot down by enemy fire.

Crash of a Douglas A-26C-55-DT Invader off Gunsan AFB: 2 killed

Date & Time: Aug 30, 1951

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44-35958

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

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Yes

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

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29237

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1944

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Shortly after takeoff from Gunsan AFB, while climbing, an engine failed and caught fire. The aircraft went out of control and crashed into the sea. Two crew members were killed while a third occupant was injured.
Crew:
1st Lt Ford M. Garvin,
Cpt Richard A. Grablin, †
Lt Col James H. Moyer Jr. †

Probable cause:

Engine failure and fire.

Crash of a Douglas A-26B-61-DL Invader near Ichon: 4 killed

Date & Time: Aug 26, 1951

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44-34580

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