Adopted by the Hovis Family

This Douglas built attack bomber was flown by the 107th Bomb Squadron of the MI ANG at Detroit’s Metropolitan Airport from 1947 to 1950. Developed during WW-II as the A-26, a high performance heavily armed bomber, it was re-designated the A-26 in 1948. The “C” model was developed as a conventional bomber with less armament. Our B-26C was obtained from the Benjamin O. Davis Vocational School at Detroit’s City Airport in 1986.

Wingspan: 70’ Engine: R2800-17(2)

Length: 51’ 3” Power: 2,100 hp ea

Height: 18’ 6” Speed: 360 mph

Weight: 29,700# 1st Flight: 1942