The third Douglas A-26 Invader in the Commemorative Air Force fleet, Lil Twister, took its first two flights on November 1, 2020, at the Guthrie Municipal Airport in Oklahoma. Originally scheduled for October 23, the flights culminate the efforts of 21 years of restoration work by the airplane’s supporters in the Sierra Hotel A-26 Sponsor Group based in Guthrie. The first flight lasted 11 minutes and returned with a few minor squawks to resolve prior to the second flight, which clocked an hour. Commanding both flights was pilot Mark Novak.
CAF’s Douglas A-26 Invader Returns to Flight
Key Takeaways:
- The Commemorative Air Force's (CAF) third Douglas A-26 Invader, "Lil Twister," completed its inaugural flights on November 1, 2020, after 21 years of restoration.
- These flights marked the first time the WWII-era light bomber had flown in over 26 years, following extensive work by the Sierra Hotel A-26 Sponsor Group.
- Pilot Mark Novak commanded both initial flights, with minor adjustments made between the 11-minute and hour-long sorties.
- The CAF plans to unite all three of its A-26 Invaders in 2021, and the "Lil Twister" group intends to tour the aircraft for airshows and fundraising.
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