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Thumbnail Filmstrip of RB-26 Invader USAF Shaw AFB 363rd TRW 1/72 Die Cast Model Hobby Master HA3221 Images
Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA3221
Douglas RB-26C Invader Diecast Model
USAF 363rd TRW, #44-35581, Shaw AFB, SC, 1955
Douglas RB-26C Invader 44-35581 c/n 28860 was manufactured as an A-26C-40-DT. The 363rd TRW originally was based at Langley AFB but in 1951 was moved to Shaw AFB, and became the parent wing. The 363rd remained at Shaw AFB until December 30, 1993. The unit flew the Douglas RB-26C until 1957 when they were replaced by the jet-powered Canberra. In June 1958 44-35581 was sold as surplus and in 1976 was bought by Air Spray Ltd. from Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. Registered as C-GWJG it became tanker #9 and on July 1, 1982 the aircraft was destroyed in a crash killing the sole occupant.