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English: A black painted U.S. Air Force Douglas B-26C Invader dropping bombs during the Korean War in 1953. The Invader was assigned to the 3rd Bomb Wing, 5th Air Force.
Original caption: "Fifth Air Force, Korea--A dramatic stop-action photograph shows nine high explosive missiles leaving the bomb bay of a U.S. Air Force 3rd Bomb wing B-26 light bomber over a Communist target in North Korea. The light bombers fly day and night combat missions, attacking key Red military targets including rail and road bridges, communication centers, supply-laden vehicles and troop and supply areas along the battleline. "
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Source U.S. www.defenseimagery.mil photo no. HF-SN-98-07390
Author USAF

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