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Description An infrared seeker-equipped U.S. Air Force Douglas B-26C Invader from the 13th Bomb Squadron, 3rd Bombardement Group (Light) in Korea. To find the enemy at night, a few B-26s carried experimental infrared detection equipment. The operator viewed a 3-inch screen that crudely indicated high heat sources, such as train engines.
Date circa 1950-1953
Source National Museum of the U.S. Air Force photo 100609-F-1234S-007
Author Col. Sigmund Alexander, USAF

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