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Photograph was edited for publication purposes The Douglas A-26 Invader, built by Douglas Aircraft during World War II, was redesignated the B-26 from 1948-1965. Photograph caption dated March 11, 1964 reads, "On Mark Engineering Co. at Van Nuys Airport is rebuilding B-26 bombers for use in Viet Nam. Designated the YB-26K, the completely redone plane is shown here with a full complement of bombs and equipment."; See images #00117541 through #00117542 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
On Mark Engineering Company Van Nuys Airport Aircraft industry--California--Los Angeles Airplane factories--California--Los Angeles Remanufacturing--California--Los Angeles Airplanes--California--Los Angeles A-26 Invader (Bomber)--California--Los Angeles Douglas airplanes Twin-engine airplanes Mountains--California, Southern Airports--California--Van Nuys (Los Angeles) Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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