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A26C Douglas Invader – Norfolk

Does anyone know the current state of the A26C Douglas Invader purchased by the Cadman Brothers in the 1980`s ?

I herd it was in Norfolk, but does anyone have any pictures of it?

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By: Bruce - 25th October 2006 at 21:26

Realistically, the chances of it flying again are zero. It needs a serious amount of money spending to get it in the air, and would cost at least double what you could buy a flyable one for. Nice static – thats about it.

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By: Jamie-Southend - 25th October 2006 at 19:53

Maybe things are on the move with regard to the restoration ?

I have a very good friend who was involved with its purchase from the US in the 80`s who was asking about its progress.

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By: David Burke - 25th October 2006 at 19:52

She needs large sums of money spent on her to make her resemble an A-26 again – the place to rebuild her is the U.S.

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By: Arabella-Cox - 25th October 2006 at 19:48

Well… I sold Rex Cadman some A-26 manuals quite recently! Andy Saunders

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By: Jamie-Southend - 24th October 2006 at 22:40

Anyone know its future or any pictures?

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By: Bruce - 24th October 2006 at 22:16

Gone…

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By: Dave T - 24th October 2006 at 21:39

Bruce,

What about the other B-26K nose that came with it and was last (still is ?) at Hull Aero ?

Is that still Cadman owned ?

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By: Bruce - 24th October 2006 at 21:10

Tom,

No, it has moved on you know! The wings are still in Norfolk. ALL the rest has gone.

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By: Tom_W - 24th October 2006 at 21:03

…part of it has moved on again. The cockpit and wings are still in Norfolk, where they’ve sat for the past 5 years at least and they’ll have to be moved soon as the restorer’s workplace soon due to change. Poor old thing really does need some TLC but, so I hear, the Cadman brothers are more into their AFVs etc nowadays.

Does anybody know if this A-26 actually has a combat history as there must be some Invaders with history?

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By: Bruce - 24th October 2006 at 07:48

It has moved on again – current location unknown

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