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Constructed as an A-26C-50-DT by Douglas at Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA. |
Circa 1944 |
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Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Army Air Force with s/n 44-35898. |
1961 |
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To Lear Inc, Santa Monica CA with new c/r N3328G. |
1966 |
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To John Lear/Aerospace Flight Research Inc, Van Nuys, CA keeping c/r N3328G. |
From 15 September 1968 to 22 September 1968 |
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Raced as #76.
The had no racing modifications other than airframe cleanup. This Invader was the first aircraft with a gross weight of over 21,000 pounds to compete in a closed course races. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was John Lear. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 259.32 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 271.24 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 290.55 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 283.68 mph. |
Circa 15 September 1968 |
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Photographer: Al Chute |
21 May 1969 |
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To Aero Space Modifications, Coatsville, PA keeping c/r N3328G. |
12 May 1970 |
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Civil registration, N3328G, cancelled.
Exported to Canada. |
9 March 1971 |
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To Carol Knapp, Hamilton, QLD with new c/r VH-VNI. |
14 May 1971 |
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To Air Spray (1967) Ltd, Edmonton, AB with new c/r C-FPGP. |
From 5 March 1987 to 11 December 2007 |
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To Air Spray (1967) Ltd, Red Deer keeping c/r C-FPGP. |
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Operated as fire service #2 with markings: Holy Smoke |
June 2000 |
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Photographer: Eric Bannwarth
Notes: C-FPGP - A-26C Invader - Air Spray at Manning in June 2000 |
From 2005 to 2008 |
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To Randal W. MacFarlane, Brisbane QLD keeping c/r C-FPGP. |
11 May 2006 |
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Photographer: Reinhard Jost
Notes: HOLY SMOKE nose art of C-FPGP at Red Deer / Alberta |
4 January 2008 |
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To Aviation Investments Pty. Ltd, Archerfield, QLD with new c/r VH-VNI. |
30 June 2008 |
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To Malitone Pty Ltd, Brisbane, QLD keeping c/r VH-VNI. |
2 February 2009 |
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To Carol Knapp, Hamilton, QLD keeping c/r VH-VNI. |
Circa 2012 |
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Photographer: Reevers Pastoral Pty Ltd |
5 March 2014 |
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To Reevers Pastoral Pty Ltd, Mylor, SA keeping c/r VH-VNI. |
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Operated by Peter Roland Smythe. |
7 July 2023 |
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To David Alfred Andrew Lagettie, Hilldale, NSW keeping c/r VH-VNI. |
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