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    Airframe Family: Douglas A-26/B-26/JD Invader
    Latest Model:B-26B Invader
    Last Military Serial:44-35696 USAF
    Construction Number:28975
    Last Civil Registration:N8036E
    Latest Owner or Location:CCT of 1979 B-24 Series Llc A-26 Series, Stow, MA

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    Dates

    Event

    Constructed as an A-26C-45-DT by Douglas at Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA.

    28 May 1945

    Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Army Air Force with s/n 44-35696.

    To unknown owner with c/r N8036E.

    May 1945

    Transferred to Douglas Modification Center, Tulsa, OK.

    July 1945

    Transferred to Kirtland Army Air Base, NM.

    August 1945

    Transferred to Salinas Army Air Field, CA.

    September 1945

    Transferred to Long Beach Army Air Field, CA.

    September 1945

    Transferred to Love Army Air Field, TX.

    September 1945

    Transferred to Grenada Army Air Field, MS.

    December 1945

    Transferred to Hobbs Army Air Field, NM.

    January 1946

    Transferred to 4160th Base Unit, Hobbs Army Air Field, NM.

    June 1947

    Transferred to 4127th Base Unit, McClellan Army Air Field, CA.

    18 September 1947

    Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Air Force with s/n 44-35696.

    July 1948

    Redesignated as B-26C.

    From November 1950 to April 1952

    Assigned to Sacramento Air Material Area (Air Materiel Command), McClellan AFB, CA for storage.

    From Circa April 1952 to Circa August 1952

    Converted to a B-26B.

    August 1952

    Transferred to 6400th Air Base Wing, Japan.

    From October 1952 to March 1954

    Transferred to 17th Bomb Wing (Light), 95th Bomb Squadron, Miho AB, Japan.
    Operated with markings: My Mary Lou

    From November 1952 to December 1952

    Deployed to Pusan AB South Korea and returned to Miho AB.

    From December 1952 to January 1953

    Deployed to Pusan AB South Korea and returned to Miho AB.

    From February 1953 to March 1953

    Deployed to Pusan AB South Korea and returned to Miho AB.

    From March 1953 to May 1953

    Deployed to Pusan AB South Korea and returned to Miho AB.

    From May 1953 to June 1953

    Deployed to Pusan AB South Korea and returned to Miho AB.

    From June 1953 to August 1953

    Deployed to Pusan AB South Korea and returned to Miho AB.

    From September 1953 to January 1954

    Deployed to Pusan AB South Korea and returned to Miho AB.

    From February 1954 to March 1954

    Deployed to Pusan AB South Korea and returned to Miho AB.

    Flew over 100 combat missions in Korea.

    From 6 April 1954 to 3 July 1954

    Taken on Strength/Charge with the Armee de l Air with s/n 44-35696.
    Based in Indochina.

    3 July 1954

    Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Air Force with s/n 44-35696.

    From July 1954 to October 1954

    Transferred to Shin Mitsubishi Plant, Komaki Japan.
    For work on the aircraft.

    October 1954

    Transferred to 17th Bomb Wing (Light) (FEAF), Pusan AB, South Korea.

    From October 1954 to December 1954

    Deployed to Miho AB Japan and returned to Pusan AB.

    December 1954

    Deployed to Miho AB, Japan.

    April 1955

    Deployed to Eglin AFB, FL.

    July 1955

    Transferred to 345th Tactical Bombardment Group (Tactical Air Command), Langley AFB, VA.

    January 1956

    Transferred to 122nd Tactical Bombardment Squadron (ANG), New Orleans Airport, New Orleans LA.

    October 1956

    Transferred to Mobile Air Material Area (AMC), Brookley AFB, AL.

    February 1957

    Transferred to 122nd Tactical Bombardment Squadron (ANG), New Orleans Airport, New Orleans LA.

    June 1957

    Transferred to the Military Aircraft Storage and Disposal Center (MASDC).

    September 1957

    Struck off Strength/Charge from the United States Air Force.

    By 1963

    To L. B. Smith Aircraft Corp, Miami, FL with new c/r N8036E.

    Repaired.
    Rebuilt.

    By 1964

    To Richard B. Almour, Tucson, AZ keeping c/r N8036E.

    29 June 1965

    Certificate of airworthiness for NL8036E (B-26B, 44-35696N) issued.

    30 June 1965

    Certificate of airworthiness for NL8036E (B-26B, 44-35696N) issued.

    From By 1966 to By 1977

    To William E. Strader, Fresno, CA keeping c/r N8036E.

    From By 1978 to By 1981

    To Dwight Reimer, Shafter, CA keeping c/r N8036E.
    Markings added: Cotton Jenny

    1978

    Flown in the pylon races at Mojave, CA.

    August 1978


    Photographer: Gary Maisack
    Notes: Planes of Fames Gathering of Eagles Airshow, Chino, CA

    From 27 October 1978 to 29 October 1978

    Raced as #26, named COTTON JENNY.
    Competed at the National Air Races Mojave in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Wally McDonnell. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 267.45 mph. Started the Championship race, but did not finish.

    1979

    Flown in the pylon races at Mojave, CA.

    Raced as #26.

    From 22 June 1979 to 24 June 1979

    Raced as #26, named COTTON JENNY.
    Competed at the California National Air Races in the Drag race. The primary pilot was Dwight Reimer. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 1st place. Raced in Heat 4A. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 227.475 mph.

    From 22 June 1979 to 24 June 1979

    Raced as #26, named COTTON JENNY.
    Competed at the California National Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Dwight Reimer. Qualified in 10th place with an average speed of 273.850 mph.

    From 22 June 1979 to 24 June 1979

    Raced as #26, named COTTON JENNY.
    Competed at the California National Air Races in the Speed Sprint class. The primary pilot was Dwight Reimer. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 285.705 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 289.599 mph.

    After 1980


    Photographer: Charlene Aro

    September 1980


    Photographer: Gary Maisack
    Notes: At Reno Air Races, Nevada

    From 10 September 1980 to 14 September 1980

    Raced as #26, named COTTON JENNY.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Dwight Reimer. Qualified in 22nd place with an average speed of 295.55 mph. Raced in the Bronze 2 race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 287.26 mph.

    By 15 September 1981

    To unknown owner with c/r N8036E.

    From 15 September 1981 to 20 September 1981

    Raced as #26, named COTTON JENNY.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Dwight Reimer. Qualified in 24th place with an average speed of 310.34 mph.

    4 June 1983


    Photographer: Glenn Chatfield
    Notes: At Waukegan, IL air show

    4 June 1983


    Photographer: Glenn Chatfield
    Notes: At Waukegan, IL air show

    31 July 1983


    Photographer: Glenn Chatfield
    Notes: At the EAA Convention, Oshkosh, WI

    By 1984

    To Courtesy Aircraft Inc, Rockford, IL.

    6 June 1985


    Photographer: Glenn Chatfield
    Notes: Dixon, IL air show

    6 June 1985


    Photographer: Glenn Chatfield
    Notes: Dixon, IL air show

    30 September 1985

    To Collings Foundation, Stow, MA.
    View the Location Dossier

    30 September 1985

    To Hill L Clarke Trustee, Wentworth, NH keeping c/r N8036E.

    Painted in original Korean War colours.

    Damaged in a takeoff accident.

    June 1991


    Photographer: Mark Kennedy
    Notes: A-26 Invader (Collings) at Clover Field, Pearland, Tx. June 1991.

    22 June 1993

    Crashed on takeoff at Kankakee, IL.

    27 June 1993

    Crashed.
    There were two minor injuries. The accident occurred at the Greater Kankakee Airport (IKK) Kankakee, IL, United States while taking off. The damage was substantial. The airplanes right engine lost power shortly after lift-off. The pilot said he attempted to feather the right engine propeller, but the propeller would not feather. He was unable to maintain altitude and the airplane crashed just off the runway...
    For a complete description of the event read the NTSB Report.

    Unknown


    Photographer: Unknown
    Notes: here is the video of the 1993 crash in Kankakee, Illinois. youtube A-26 Invader Crashes on Take-Off 1993copy link https://youtu.be/KQP0Q3BJQuQ?si=Uw09hKUKMkmqOQj7

    18 November 1998

    To Hill L Clarke Trustee, Wentworth, NH keeping c/r N8036E.

    To Desert Rat/Marengo Metal Works, Ferris Field (62IL), Marengo, IL.
    View the Location Dossier

    2008


    Photographer: Andy West
    Notes: This is the fuselage of B-26B 44-35696 which crashed in 1993, although the identity seems to have been passed along to the rebuild in Uvalde, Texas.

    28 July 2011


    Photographer: Mike Hughes
    Notes: This airframe is mostly complete and included the wings and fuselage. According to Mike Kellner itAAs original military configuration is still intact and makes it a rare B-26 version. Mike is holding on to this for someone who wants to restore it and would even entertain a trade in parts for his B-17.

    To Aviation Museum of Texas/Uvalde Aviation Museum, Garner Field, Uvalde, TX.
    View the Location Dossier

    Markings Applied: My Mary Lou

    28 May 2014

    To CCT of 1979 B-24 Series Llc A-26 Series, Stow, MA keeping c/r N8036E.

    23 December 2019

    To CCT of 1979 B-24 Series Llc A-26 Series, Stow, MA keeping c/r N8036E.

    23 February 2020


    Photographer: Mark Pasqualino
    Notes: At San Marcos Municipal Airport

    26 January 2024


    Photographer: philip oneill
    Notes: Here is the original Tail section from the 1993 crash hanging up in a shop in south houston

    26 January 2024


    Photographer: philip oneill

    26 January 2024


    Photographer: philip oneill
    Notes: damage to tail section from 1993 crash

    26 January 2024


    Photographer: philip oneill
    Notes: the prop from the starboard engine when it hit the ground in the 1993 accident

    26 January 2024


    Photographer: philip oneill
    Notes: prop from starboard engine in 1993 accident


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    Credits
    Data for airframe dossiers come from various sources. The following were used to compile this dossier...

    Print Sources
    Air Racing Results by Gary Williams
    U.S. Military Out of Service 2010 by Andy Marden
    Warbirds Directory, 5th Edition by Geoff Goodall

    Internet Sources
    Aerial Visuals - The Locator by Mike Henniger, Senior Editor
    Airbus, Boeing, Convair and Douglas Production List
    AMCAR
    Douglas A-26 Invader by Martin J Simpson
    Federal Aviation Administration in the United States of America
    National Transportation Safety Board
    Reno Air Racing Association (National Championship Air Races)
    United States Military Services Serial Number Lists by Joe Baugher
    Warbirds Directory, 6th Edition (2013) by Geoff Goodall

    Individual Contributors
    Glenn Chatfield
    Mike Henniger

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