Document
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Document Type/Date, From, To, File |
Subject or Description |
1
[3 pages]
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(U) Ltr. 5 Nov. 1940
Fr: Maj. F.O. Carroll Chief, Exp. Eng. Sect., WF
To: Douglas Aircraft Co., Inc. Santa Monica, Cal.
(File: Bomb. Br., Eng. Div.)
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[Priorities for the preliminary Douglas Aircraft Co. design studies, giving the new and improved model of a light bomber first priority.]
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2
[2 pages]
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(U) TT 11 Dec. 1940
Fr: Exp. Eng. Sect., WF
To: Chief, Exp. Eng. Sect., Wash.
(File: Bomb. Br., Eng. Div.)
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[Douglas Aircraft Co. conducting design studies, hopefully resulting in an experimental light bomber to be 1942 successor to the A-20.]
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3
[5 pages]
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(U) Ltr. 28 Jan. 1941
Fr: Douglas Aircraft Co., Inc. El Segundo, Cal.
To: Contr. Officer Mat. Div., WF
(File: Contract Files)
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Subject: Experimental Airplanes - Light Bombardment and Night Fighter Types - Proposal for
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4
[3 pages]
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(C) Memo 7 Feb. 1941
Fr: E.W. Miller Head Mech. Engr., LMAL Langley Field, Va.
To: Engineer-in-charge, LMAL Langley Field, Va.
(File: Contract Files)
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Subject: Conference with representative of the Douglas Company and the Army Liaison Office on the XA-26 airplane.
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5
[4 pages]
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(C) IOM 13 Feb. 1941
Fr: Lt. Col. F.O. Carroll Chief, Exp. Eng. Sect., WF
To: Chief, Contr. Sect., WF
(File: Contract Files)
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Proposed Procurement of XA-26 and XA-26A Douglas Airplanes.
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6
[3 pages]
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(U) Ltr. 28 Feb. 1941
Fr: Douglas Aircraft Co., Inc. Santa Monica, Cal.
To: Contr. Officer Mat. Div., WF
(File: Contract Files)
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SUBJECT: Bid on A-26 Airplanes
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7
[10 pages]
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(C) Rpt. 22 April 1941
By: Capt. Malcohm Green, Jr. McChord Field
(File: Contract Files)
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Recommendations Mockup Board XA-26 Airplane
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8
[4 pages]
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(C) Memo Rpt. No. EXP-M-50-534 28 April 1941
(File: Contract Files)
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SUBJECT: Mock-up Inspection of Douglas XA-26 Airplane
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9
[2 pages]
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(C) IOM 26 May 1941
Fr: Lt. Col. A.E. Jones Chief, Contr. Sect., WF
To: Chief, Mat. Div. OCAC, Wash.
(File: Contract Files)
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Contract W-535 AC-17946 with Douglas Company For XA-26 and XA-26A Airplanes, model and data.
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10
[1 page]
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(C) Contract W535 ac-17946 2 June 1941
(File: Contract Files)
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Contract for: 1 XA-26 AIRPLANE AND 1 XA-26A AIRPLANE, DATA, MODEL AND TESTS
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11
[3 pages]
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(U) Chg. Ord. 1 to Contr. W535 ac-17946 9 June 1941
(File: Contract Files)
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SUBJECT: Exercise of Option
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12
[3 pages]
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(C) Ltr. 1 July 1941
Fr: Douglas Airc. Co., Inc. El Segundo, Cal.
To: Asst. Chief, Mat. Div., WF Attn: Airc. Projects Exp. Eng. Sect.
(File: Contract Files)
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Subject: Contract AC-17946 Model XA-26 & XA-A26A Airplanes Replacement of Power Plant Assembly
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13
[4 pages]
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(U) Ltr. 30 July 1941
Fr: Douglas Aircraft Co., Inc., Santa Monica, Cal.
To: Contracting Officer, Mat. Div., WF
(File: Contract Files)
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Subject: Revised Bid on A-26 Airplanes
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14
[2 pages]
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(U) Ltr. 31 Oct. 1941
Fr: Brig. Gen. O.P. Echols Chief, Mat. Div., Wash.
To: Under Secy War, Wash.
(File: Contract Files)
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SUBJECT: Contract W 535 ac-21393
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15
[1 page]
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(U) Contract W535 ac-21393 31 Oct. 1941
(File: Contract Files)
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Contact for: Five Hundred (500 Light Bombardment Airplanes, Air Corps Model A-26, Spare Parts Therefor and Data, one (1) Skeleton Airplane and one (1) Model Airplane, Free Spinning
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16
[4 pages]
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(C) Ltr. 21 Apr. 1942
Fr: Douglas Aircraft Co., Inc. El Segundo, Cal.
To: CG, Mat. Center, WF Attn: Airc. Proj., Exp. Eng. Sect.
(File: Bomb. Br., Eng. Div.)
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Subject: Contract AC-17946 Model XA-26B Airplane Four 37 MM Cannon Nose Proposal
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17
[3 pages]
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(C) Ltr. 8 May 1942
Fr: Douglas Airc. Co., Inc. Santa Monica, Cal.
To: CG, AAFMC, WF
(File: Contract Files)
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Subject: Contract W535 ac-26294 A-20C Airplanes, Contract W535 ac-21393 Model A-26 Airplanes Delivery Schedule
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18
[4 pages]
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(U) TT 9 May 1942
Fr: Prod. Eng. Sect. Mat. Center, WF
To: Tech. Exec., Mat. Com., Wash
(File: Contract Files)
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A-26 AIRPLANES. FOLLOWING COMMENTS AND INFORMATION ARE FORWARDED.
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19
[1 page]
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(C) IOM 16 May 1942
Fr: Col. F.O. Carroll Chief, Exp. Eng. Sect., WF
To: Chief, Ind. Plan. Sect., WF
(File: Bomb. Br., Eng. Div.)
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SUBJECT: Contract ac-17946 XA-26 Airplane, Delivery of Contractor Furnished Landing Gear Struts.
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20
[2 pages]
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(C) IOM 16 May 1942
Fr: Col. F.O. Carroll Chief, Exp. Eng. Sect., WF
To: Chief, Prod. Eng. Sect., WF Attn: Attack Br.
(File: Bomb. Br., Eng. Div.)
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SUBJECT: Contract ac-17946 XA-26B Airplane, Modifications to Tank Destroyer Type.
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21
[2 pages]
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(U) TT 8 June 1942
Fr: Prod. Eng. Sect., WF
To: Prod. Sect. Wash.
(File: Contract Files)
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A-26 AIRPLANES. INFORMATION CONTAINED IN REFERENCE TELETYPE WAS DISCUSSED AT LENGTH WITH CONTRACTOR AND INDICATOINS ARE THAT ALL DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS CAN BE OBTAINED.
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22
[4 pages]
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(C) Memo Rpt. PFS-M-33 9 June 1942
(File: Central Files)
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SUBJECT: A-26 Airplane Production of Various Configurations.
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23
[1 page]
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(C) Ltr. 22 June 1942
Fr: Col. O.R. Cook Chief, Prod. Eng. Sect., WF
To: Douglas Aircraft Co., Inc. Santa Monica, Cal.
(File: Contract Files)
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Subject: Contract W535-ac-21393 Model A-26 Airplanes Delivery Schedule
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24
[1 page]
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(U) TT 11 July 1942
Fr: Exp. Eng. Sect., WF
To: CG, AAF, Mat. Com., Wash.
(File: Bomb. Br., Eng. Div.)
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FIRST FLIGHT OF ONE HOUR DURATION MADE JULY 10 ON DOUGLAS XA-26 AIRPLANE.
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25
[3 pages]
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(C) CTI-796 18 July 1942
(File: Contract Files)
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Subject: Installation of 75 mm Cannon in A-26 Airplanes.
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26
[1 page]
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(U) TT 24 Aug. 1942
Fr: Col. O.R. Cook Chief, Prod. Eng. Sect., WF
To: AAFRR, Douglas Aircraft Co., Inc. Santa Monica, Cal.
(File: Bomb. Br., Proc. Div.)
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CONTRACT AC-21393. A-26 AIRPLANES.
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27
[8 pages]
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(C) Ltr. 3 Sept. 1942
Fr: Col. O.R. Cook Chief, Prod. Eng. Sect., WF
To: Douglas Aircraft Co., Inc. Santa Monica, Cal.
(File: Contract Files)
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Subject: Contract AC-21393 Model A-26 Airplanes Design Changes
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28
[2 pages]
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(C) IOM 7 Sept. 1942
Fr: Col. D.L. Putt Chief, Bomb. Br. Exp. Eng. Sect, WF
To: Chief, Airc. Proj., WF
(File: Central Files)
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Gun Armament Installations in the A-26 Airplane
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29
[4 pages]
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(C) Ltr. 10 Sept. 1942
Fr: Col. O.R. Cook Chief, Prod. Eng. Sect., WF
To: Douglas Aircraft Co., Inc. Santa Monica, Cal.
(File: Contract Files)
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Subject: Contracts AC-21393 and AC-17946 Model A-26 and XA-26 Airplanes Design Changes
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30
[4 pages]
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(U) TT 16 Sept. 1942
Fr: Prod. Eng. Sect., WF
To: Exec., Mat. Com., Wash.
(File: Central Files)
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[Request the establishment of priorities for the various armament installations being studied by Douglas.]
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31
[1 page]
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(S) IOM 31 Oct. 1942
Fr: Col. O.R. Cook Chief, Prod. Eng. Sect., WF
To: CG, Mat. Com., Wash. Attn: AC/AS (P)
(File: Central Files)
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A-26 and A-32 Airplanes
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32
[2 pages]
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(C) Ltr. 4 Dec. 1942
Fr: Brig. Gen. K.B. Wolfe Chief, Prod. Div., WF
To: Mr. Donald Douglas Douglas Aircraft Co., Inc. Santa Monica, Cal.
(File: Bomb. Br., Eng. Div.)
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SUBJECT: Engineering Personnel and Loading
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33
[2 pages]
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(C) Ltr. 8 Dec. 1942
Fr: Brig. Gen. F.O. Carroll Chief, Eng. Div., WF
To: Douglas Aircraft Co., Inc. El Segundo, Cal.
(File: Contract Files)
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Contracts AC-17946 and AC-21393 ZA-26 and A-26 Series Airplanes Various Proposed Armament Arrangements
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34
[1 page]
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(U) Ltr. 9 Dec. 1942
Fr: Brig. Gen. F.B. Wolfe Chief, Prod. Div., WF
To: Douglas Aircraft Co., Inc. Santa Monica, Cal. Attn: E.H. Heineman
(File: Central Files)
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Message to All Employees Working on the A-26 Airplane.
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35
[3 pages]
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(U) Ltr. 17 Dec. 1942
Fr: Douglas Aircraft Co., Inc. Santa Monica, Cal.
To: CG, AAF, Mat. Center, WF
(File: Contract Files)
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Subject: Engineering Personnel and Loading
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36
[3 pages]
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(U) IOM 22 Dec. 1942
Fr: Col. H.Z. Bogert Chief, Tech. Staff, Eng. Div., WF
To: Chief, Eng. Div., WF
(File: Bomb. Br., Eng. Div.)
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SUBJECT: Experimental A-26 Armament Program
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37
[3 pages]
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(C) CTI-943 Addendum No. 1 30 Dec. 1942
Fr: Brig. Gen. B.W. Chidlaw AC/S, (E), Wash.
To: Tech. Exec., Mat. Center WF
(File: Contract Files)
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Subject; Various Development of Noses for A-26 Airplanes.
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38
[3 pages]
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(C) IOM 2 Jan. 1943
Fr: Col. H.Z. Bogert Chief, Tech. Staff, Eng. Div., WF
To: Chief, Eng. Div., WF
(File: Bomb. Br., Eng. Div.)
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SUBJECT: Douglas Aircraft Co., Inc. Experimental Projects
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39
[4 pages]
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(U) Ltr. 11 Jan. 1943
Fr: Douglas Airc. Co., Inc. Santa Monica, Cal.
To: C.G. AAF Mat. Center, WF Attn: Prod. Eng. Sect.
(File: Central Files)
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Subject: A-26 Manufacturing Program Contracts AC-21393 and AC-34433
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40
[4 pages]
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(C) Ltr. 14 Jan. 1943
Fr: Brig. Gen. A.E. Jones Chief, Proc. Div., WF
To: Douglas Aircraft Co., Inc. El Segundo, Cal.
(File: Bomb. Br., Proc. Div.)
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Subject: Contract AC-21393 Model A-26B Airplanes Design Changes
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41
[1 page]
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(U) E.C. Contr. W535 ac-21393 19 Jan. 1943
(File: Contract Files)
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Subject: Model Designation Change
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42
[2 pages]
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(C) IOM 22 Jan. 1943
Fr: Brig. Gen. F.O. Carroll Chief, Eng. Div., WF
To: C.G., Mat. Com. Hdq. AAF, Wash. Attn: AC/S (E)
(File: Central Files)
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A-26B Airplanes - Various Development Noses
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43
[3 pages]
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(C) Ltr. 22 Feb. 1943
Fr: Brig. Gen. A.E. Jones Chief, Proc. Div., WF
To: Douglas Airc. Co., Inc. El Segundo, Cal.
(File: Bomb. Br., Proc. Div.)
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Subject: Contracts AC-21393 & AC-34433 Model A-26B Airplanes Procurement of Bomber Version
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44
[1 page]
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(C) Ltr. 22 Feb. 1943
Fr: Col. H.Z. Bogert Chief, Tech. Staff, Eng. Div., WF
To: Douglas Aircraft Co., Inc. El Segundo, Cal.
(File: Contract Files)
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Contract AC-17946, XA-26 Airplane Contract AC-21393, A-26 Airplane Armament Arrangements
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45
[2 pages]
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(C) IOM 27 Feb. 1943
Fr: Lt. Col. F.R. Cook Chief, Bomb. Br., WF
To: Chief, Aero Equip. Br. Prod Eng. Sect., WF
(File: Bomb. Br., Proc. Div.)
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SUBJECT: CTI-943, Addendum No. 1 A-26 Airplanes
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46
[4 pages]
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(U) Ltr. 9 March 1943
Fr: Maj. Gen. O.P. Echols CG, Mat. Com., Wash.
To: The Uder Secy. of War Attn: Col. Park Holland
(File: Contract Files)
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SUBJECT: Contract W 535 ac-34433 w/Douglas Aircraft Company, Inc.
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47
[2 pages]
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(S) Ltr. 15 March 1943
Fr: Col. M.E. Gross Acting Dir. Mil. Req. M&S, Wash.
To: CG, Mat. Com., WF
(File: AC/AS-4)
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SUBJECT: A-26 Type Airplane
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48
[2 pages]
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(U) Contract W535 ac-34433 17 March 1943
(File: Contract Files)
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Contract For: 500 A-26B Airplanes, Spare Parts and Data
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49
[2 pages]
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(C) TT 29 April 1943
Fr: AC/AS, MM&D Mat. Div., Wash.
To: C.G., Mat. Center, WF Attn: Prod. Div.
(File: Bomb. Br., Proc. Div.)
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NOSES FOR A-26 AIRPLANES CTI-943.
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50
[3 pages]
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(S) IOM 10 May 1943
Fr: Col. S.R. Brentnall Chief, Prod. Eng. Sect., WF
To: Chief, Administrative Office, Prod. Div., WF
(File: Central Files)
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Gun Noses for A-26B Airplanes
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51
[1 page]
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(U) IOM, 23 Aug. 1943
Fr: Col. S.R. Brentnall Chief, Prod. Eng. Sect., WF
To: Chief, Flight Research Liaison Br., Eng. Div., WF
(File: Central Files)
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SUBJECT: Assignment of First Ten Production A-26B-1-DL Airplanes
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52
[1 page]
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(R) IOM 28 Aug. 1943
Fr: Col. H.Z. Bogert Chief, Tech. Staff, Eng. Div., WF
To: Chief, Prod. Eng. Sect., WF Attn: Spec. Br.
(File: Bomb. Br., Eng. Div.)
|
SUBJECT: XA-26C Airplane
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53
[2 pages]
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(U) TI-1583 18 Dec. 1943
Fr: Col. T.A. Sims Dep. C/S, WF
To: Eng. Div., WF
(File: Central Files)
|
A-26 Airplane. Design Studies and Possible Modification
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54
[3 pages]
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(U) IOM 24 Jan. 1944
Fr: Brig. Gen. F.O. Carroll Chief, Eng. Div., WF
To: CG, AAF, Wash. Attn: AC/AS, MM&D Devel. Eng. Br.
(File: Central Files)
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A-26B Airplanes - Design Studies re Installation of Co-Pilot and Additional Guns
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55
[2 pages]
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(C) Ltr. 3 March 1944
Fr: Capt. E.H. Wynn Asst. Tech. Exec., WF
To: CG, AAF, Wash. Attn: AC/AS, MM&D Prod. Br., Mat. Div.
(File: AC/AS-4)
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Subject: Armament Requirements for A-26 Airplanes
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56
[1 page]
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(C) Ltr. 8 March 1944
Fr: Col. G.E. Price Chief, Prod. Eng. Sect., WF
To: C.G., ASC, Patterson Field Attn: Tech. Rep. Unit Col. Dickerson
(File: Bomb. Br., Proc. Div.)
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Contract W535 AC-21393 Model A-26B Airplanes Technical Representative for Four Airplanes for Special Project Assignment in 5th Air Force
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57
[1 page]
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(S) R&R-1, 13 March 1944
Fr: Gen. H.H. Arnold CG, AAF, Wash.
To: Maj. Gen. O.P. Echols AC/AS, M&S, Wash.
(File: AC/AS-4)
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SUBJECT: Modification of Airplanes
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58
[1 page]
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(S) R&R-3, 16 March 1944
Fr: Maj. Gen. O.P. Echols AC/AS, MM&D, Wash.
To: Maj. Gen. B.M. Giles C/AS, MM&D, Wash.
(File: AC/AS-4)
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SUBJECT: Modification of Airplanes
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59
[5 pages]
|
(C) R&R-1, 22 March 1944
Fr: AC/AS, MM&D, Mat. Div., Wash.
To: AC/AS, OC&R, Req. Div., Wash.
(File: AC/AS-4)
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SUBJECT: Additional Tactical Range in A-26 Airplane
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60
[2 pages]
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(U) Supp. Agree. 13 to Contr. W535 ac-21393 29 March 1944
(File: Contract Files)
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SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR: 1100 A-26B Airplanes, Spare Parts, Special Hand Tools and Data
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61
[2 pages]
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(U) Supp. Agree. 3 Contr. W535 ac-34433 29 March 1944
(File: Contract Files)
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SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR: 1600 A-26B Airplanes, Spare Parts, Special Tools and Data.
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62
[3 pages]
|
(C) Ltr. 11 April 1944
Fr: Brig. Gen. D.F. Stace Dist. Supvr., W. Proc. Dist., Los Angeles, Cal.
To: CG, AAF, Wash. Attn: AC/S, MM&D
(File: Central Files)
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SUBJECT: A-26 Type Airplane
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63
[2 pages]
|
(C) Ltr. 24 Apr. 1944
Fr: Col. G.E. Price Chief, Prod. Eng. Sect. WF
To: Chief, Tr. Aids Div. New York City Attn: Chief, Devel. Br.
(File: Central Files)
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Subject: Development of Training Aids for A-26B Airplanes
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64
[3 pages]
|
(S) Memo 18 May 1944
Fr: Maj. Gen. H.A. Craig AC/AS, OC&R, Wash.
To: Brig. Gen. P.W. Timberlake Dep. C/AS, Wash.
(File: AC/AS-4)
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Subject: Introduction of A-26 Aircraft to the European Theatre.
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65
[1 page]
|
(U) IOM 18 May 1944
Fr: Col. F.N. Moyers Actg. Chief, Airc. Lab. Eng. Div., WF
To: Bomb. Br., Prod. Eng. Sect., WF
(File: Bomb. Br., Proc. Div.)
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SUBJECT: Flight Restrictions of A-26B Airplanes.
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66
[4 pages]
|
(U) IOM 13 June 1944
Fr: Col. P.H. Kemmer Chief, Airc. Lab. Eng. Div., WF
To: Chief, Prod. Eng. Sect., WF
(File: Bomb. Br., Proc. Div.)
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SUBJECT: Redesign of the Wings of the Douglas A-26B Airplane.
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67
[4 pages]
|
(C) Rpt. 29 July 1944
Fr: Capt. S.E. McFadden A-26 Liaison officer, WF
To: CG, AAF Mat. Com., WF Attn: Dept. 70-2
(File: Bomb. Br., Proc. Div.)
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SUBJECT: Report on Operations, Maintenance and Tactical Suitability of Four (4) A-26B Airplanes Assigned to 5th Air Force.
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68
[2 pages]
|
(U) IOM 5 Aug. 1944
Fr: Col. P.H. Kemmer Chief, Airc. Lab. Eng. Div., WF
To: Chief, Prod. Eng. Sect., WF, Attn: Bomb. Br.
(File: Central Files)
|
A-26B Bomb Bay Investigations
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69
[2 pages]
|
(U) Ltr. 16 Aug. 1944
Fr: Bomb Br., Prod. Sect. Prod. Div., WF
To: CG, AAF, Wash. Attn: AC/AS, M&S, Mat. Div.
(File: Central Files)
|
A-26B Airplanes Design of 8 Gun Nose (.50 Caliber)
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70
[3 pages]
|
(C) Ltr. 19 Aug. 1944
Fr: Brig. Gen. F.O. Carroll Chief, Eng. Div., WF
To: CG, AAF, Wash. Attn: AC/AS, M&S Develop. Eng. Br.
(File: AC/AS-4)
|
Subject: A-26 Airplane - R-2800-22W Installation.
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71
[1 page]
|
(S) Memo 6 Sept. 1944
Fr: Col. W.F. McKee Dep. AC/AS, OC&R, Wash.
To: Maj. Gen. B.M. Giles C/AS, Wash.
(File: AC/AS-4)
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Subject: A-26's for General Kenney.
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72
[1 page]
|
(C) R&R 28 Sept. 1944
Fr: Col. G.A. Hatcher Prod. Div., WF
To: Chief, Prod. Sect., Proc. Div., WF
(File: Bomb. Br., Proc. Div.)
|
Theater Comments on A-26 Type Airplanes
|
73
[4 pages]
|
(U) TT 30 Sept. 1944
Fr: Col. G.E. Price Prod. Sect., WF
To: Prod. Br., Mat. Div. M&S, Wash.
(File: Bomb. Br., Proc. Div.)
|
NEW PILOT'S CANOPY FOR A-26 AIRPLANES, MCR 190. REFERENCE CTI-1737 DATED 8 JUNE 44.
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74
[1 page]
|
(S) 1st Ind. 5 Oct. 1944
By: Maj. Gen. H.S. Vandenberg CG, Ninth Air Force
To: CG, U.S. Strategic Forces in Europe
(File: AC/AS-4)
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Subj: Report of A-26 Combat Suitability Missions.
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75
[1 page]
|
(U) TT 9 Oct. 1944
Fr: CG, AAF, Wash.
To: Dir. ATSC, WF
(File: Bomb. Br., Proc. Div.)
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[Believed that Douglas could have made new pilot's canopy changes quicker]
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76
[1 page]
|
(U) TG 13 Oct. 1944
Fr: Col. G.E. Price Prod. Sect., WF
To: Prod. Br., Mat. Div. M&S, Wash.
(File: Bomb. Br., Proc. Div.)
|
A-26B & A-26C AIRPLANES. MCR-190. REDISIGNED PILOT'S CANOPY.
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77
[1 page]
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(C) R&R 16 Oct. 1944
Fr: Lt. Col. W.T. Rison Chief, Bomb. Br., WF
To: Prod. Sect., WF
(File: Bomb. Br., Proc. Div.)
|
Theater Comments on A-26 Type Airplanes
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78
[3 pages]
|
(S) Memo 19 Oct. 1944
Fr: Maj. Gen. H.A. Craig AC/AS, OC&R, Wash.
To: C/AS, Wash.
(File: AC/AS-4)
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Subject: Brief of a Report on A-26 Combat Suitability Missions in ETO
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79
[1 page]
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(U) TT 21 Oct. 1944
Fr: CG, AAF, Wash.
To: Dir., ATSC, WF Attn: Gen. Wolfe
(File: Central Files)
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[Opinion that existing Douglas organization would continually result in 3-6 months delays in production changes as Douglas-Tulsa]
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80
[2 pages]
|
(U) Ltr. 26 Oct. 1944
Fr: Brig. Gen. K.B. Wolfe Chief, of Eng. and Proc. ATSC, WF
To: Maj. Gen. W.T. Larson CG, 3rd AF
(File: Bomb. Br., Proc. Div.)
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A-26B & A-26C Airplanes Malfunction of Nose Gear Down Lock
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81
[1 page]
|
(U) TT 28 Oct. 1944
Fr: Col. G.E. Price Prod. Sect., ATSC, WF
To: Prod. Pr., Mat. Div., M&S, Wash.
(File: Bomb. Br., Proc. Div.)
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CONTRACTS W535 AC-21393 & AC-34433, A-26B & A-26C AIRPLANES. MCR 190, REDISIGNED PILOT'S CANOPY.
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82
[2 pages]
|
(U) TG 23 Nov. 1944
Fr: Col. H.A. Shepard Proc. Div., WF
To: AAFRR, Douglas Aircraft Co., Inc., Santa Monica, Cal.
(File: Bomb. Br., Proc. Div.)
|
RE CONTRACTS AC-21393 & AC-34433, A-26B & A-26C AIRPLANES. ESTABLISHMENT OF A-26 COMMITTEE.
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83
[2 pages]
|
(S) Memo 26 Nov. 1944
Fr: Brig. Gen. D. Wilson AC/AS, OC&R, Wash.
To: C/AS, Wash.
(File: AC/AS-4)
|
Subject: A-26 Conversion Program
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84
[4 pages]
|
(U) Ltr. 30 Nov. 1944
Fr: Col. W.F. Volandt Asst. Chf., Proc. Div. OAC/AS, M&S, Wash.
To: Spec. Rep. of Under Secy. War
(File: Contract Files)
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SUBJECT: Contract W 33-038 ac-5140 [2000 A-26C's]
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85
[5 pages]
|
(U) Ltr. 30 Nov. 1944
Fr: Col. W.F. Volandt Asst. Chief, Proc. Div. OACAS, M&S, Wash.
To: Spec. Rep. Under Secy. War, Wash.
(File: Contract Files)
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SUBJECT: Contract W 33-038 ac-5141 [400 A-26B's]
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86
[2 pages]
|
(U) Contract W33-038 ac-5140 8 Dec. 1944
(File: Contract Files)
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Contract For: AAF Model A-26C Airplanes, Spare Parts
|
87
[1 page]
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(U) Contract W33-038 ac-5141 8 Dec. 1944
(File: Bomb. Br., Proc. Div.)
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Contract For: AAF Model A-26B Airplanes, Spare Parts, Tools and Equipment and Data Therefor
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88
[1 page]
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(U) R&R 26 Dec. 1944
Fr: Col. B.L. Boatner Actg. Chief, Proc. Div., WF
To: Chief of Administration, WF Attn: Maj. E.H. Wynn
(File: Bomb. Br., Proc. Div.)
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Contracts w353 AC-21393 & AC-34433 Models A-26B & A-26C Airplanes
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89
[3 pages]
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(S) Ltr. 4 Jan. 1945
Fr: Maj. Gen. S.E. Anderson 9th Bomb. Div. (M) A.P.O. 140, U.S. Army
To: Gen. H.H. Arnold CG, AAF, Wash.
(File: Central Files)
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[Gen. Anderson summary of 9th Bomb. Div. A-26 combat experience]
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90
[2 pages]
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(U) R&R 6 Jan. 1945
Fr: Col. H.A. Shepard Actg. Chief, Prod. Sect. Proc. Div., WF
To: Prod. Div., WF Attn: Col. Boatner
(File: Bomb. Br., Proc. Div.)
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Summary of the A-26 Program for 1944
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91
[1 page]
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(U) R&R 16 Jan. 1945
Fr: Brig. Gen. O.R. Cook Chief, Proc. Div., WF
To: Deputy Director, Prod. Div., WF Attn: Maj. E.H. Wynn
(File: Bomb. Br., Proc. Div.)
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A-26 Airplanes -- Power Plant Rework
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92
[2 pages]
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(C) Ltr. 25 Jan. 1945
Fr: Col. V.R. Haugen Asst. Chief, Bomb. Br., Eng. Div., WF
To: Dir., ATSC, WF Attn: Capt. R.G. Bache Airc. Proj., Eng. Div.
(File: Central Files)
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SUBJECT: Design Deficiencies - A-26 Series Aircraft.
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93
[1 page]
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(U) TT 7 Feb. 1945
Fr: Brig. Gen. R.G. Harris ATSC, Mid-W. Prod. Dist. Wichita, Kansas
To: Dir., ATSC, WF Attn: Gen. Cook
(File: Bomb. Br., Proc. Div.)
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[Steps taken at Douglas-Tulsa to improve acceptances of A-26 airplanes]
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94
[2 pages]
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(S) Ltr. 9 Feb. 1945
Fr: Col. J.A. Gibbs Chief, Airc. Proj. Br. Mat. Div. OACAS, M&S, Wash
To: Dir., ATSC, WF Attn: Asst. for Tech. Matters
(File: Central Files)
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SUBJECT: Report on A-26 Airplane Operations from Commanding General, Ninth Bombardment Division.
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95
[2 pages]
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(U) Ltr. 14 Feb. 1945
Fr: Brig. Gen. R.G. Harris ATSC, Mid-W. Prod. Dist. Wichita, Kansas
To: Maj. Gen. B.E. Meyers ATSC, WF
(File: Bomb. Br., Proc. Div.)
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[Gen. Harris stated that frequently airplane designs as presented to higher authority were incomplete, defective, and improperly designed.]
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96
[2 pages]
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(U) Tel. Conv. 14 Feb. 1945
Brig. Gen. R.G. Harris CG, Mid-W. Proc. Dist. Col. H.A. Strauss, AAFRR Douglas Airc. Co., Inc. Tulsa, Okla. W.G. Jerrems, Jr., Plant Mgr., Douglas Airc. Co., Incl, Tulsa, Okla.
(File: Bomb. Br., Proc. Div.)
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SUBJECT: Tulsa Production
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97
[3 pages]
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(S) 1st Ind. 22 Feb. 1945
Fr: Maj. H.F. Mullins Office, Chief of Admin. WF
To: CG, AAF, Wash. Attn: AC/AS, M&S Prod. Br., Mat. Div., Wash.
(File: Central Files)
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Subj: Technical Difficulty on the A-26 Airplane as Reported by the United States Strategic Air Forces in Europe
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98
[3 pages]
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(R) Ltr. 23 Feb. 1945
Fr: Lt. Col. G.A. Neuberg Recorder, AAF Board, Orlando, Fla.
To: Dir., ATSC, WF Attn: AAF Board Liaison Office
(File: Bomb. Br., Proc. Div.)
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Fires in the nacelles of the A-26 Airplane.
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99
[1 page]
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(U) R&R 13 March 1945
Fr: Lt. Col. W.T. Rison Chief, Bomb. Br., Proc. Div., WF
To: Prod. Sect., WF Attn: Capt. Fletcher
(File: Bomb. Br., Proc. Div.)
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Comments on Exerpts from Report of Inspection of Production Section, 12 Mar 45
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100
[4 pages]
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(U) Ltr. 5 Apr. 1945
Fr: Brig. Gen. A.E. Jones Chief, Proc. Div. OACAS, M&S, Wash.
To: Spec. Rep. of Under Secy. War, Wash.
(File: Contract Files)
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SUBJECT: Contract W 33-038 ac-5140
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101
[2 pages]
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(U) Suppl. Agree. 6 Contract W33-038 ac-5141 13 April 1945
(File: Bomb. Br., Proc. Div.)
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SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR: 350 A-26D Airplanes, Spares, Tools and Data
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102
[1 page]
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(C) Ltr. 17 April 1945
Fr: Col. H.G. Bunker Chief, Airc. Proj. Br., Mat. Div. OACAS, M&S, Wash
To: Dir., ATSC, WF Attn: Asst. for Tech. Matters
(File: Central Files)
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SUBJECT: Change in Nose Ratio for A-26 Production Line
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103
[4 pages]
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(U) Ltr. 17 Apr. 1945
Fr: Brig. Gen. O.R. Cook Chief, Proc. Div., WF
To: Douglas Airc. Co., Inc. Long Beach, Cal. and Tulsa, Okla.
(File: Bomb. Br., Proc. Div.)
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Contracts W535 AC-21393 & AC-34433, Models A-26B & A-26C Airplanes Landing Gear Failures and Malfunctions
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104
[2 pages]
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(S) Memo 9 May 1945
Fr: R.A. Lovett Asst. Secy War (Air) Wash.
To: Deputy Commander, AAF, Wash.
(File: AC/AS-4)
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[Suggestion to re-examine WX-9 schedule for A-26 airplanes]
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105
[2 pages]
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(S) Memo 16 May 1945
Fr: Maj. Gen. D. Wilson AC/AS, OC&R, Wash.
To: Deputy Commander, AAF, Wash.
(File: AC/AS-4)
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Subject: B-17 and A-26 Requirements and Production
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106
[1 page]
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(U) Ltr. 31 May 1945
Fr: Lt. W.M. Howell Contracting Officer Term. Sect., WF
To: Douglas Airc. Co., Inc. Tulsa, Okla.
(File: Contract Files)
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[Contract W33-038 ac-5140 terminated]
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107
[1 page]
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(U) R&R 5 June 1945
Fr: Lt. Col. W.A. Davis Actg. Chief, Bomb. Br. Prod. Div., WF
To: Prod. Sect., WF Attn: Col. Shepard
(File: Bomb. Br., Proc. Div.)
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A-26 Airplanes, Cut-Back of Tulsa Schedule.
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108
[1 page]
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(U) TT 7 June 1945
Fr: Col. H.A. Shepard Actg. Chief, Prod. Sect. Proc. Div., WF
To: CG, AAF, Wash. Attn: AC/AS, M&S Mat. Div.
(File: Bomb. Br., Proc. Div.)
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CONTRACT W535-AC-21393 A-26D AIRPLANES. INSTALLATION OF R-2800-83 "C" ENGINES, MCR-110.
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109
[1 page]
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(U) R&R 30 June 1945
Fr: Col. H.A. Shepard Chief, Prod. Sect. Proc. Div., WF
To: BAC, WF
(File: Bomb. Br., Proc. Div.)
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Difference Between A-26B and A-26C Airplanes
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110
[1 page]
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(S) Cablegram 15 July 1945
Fr: CG, FEAF, Manila, Philippines
To: War Dept., Wash. Attn: Gen. H.H. Arnold
(File: AC/AS-4)
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[CG, FEAF, stated the A-26 airplane with 8 gun nose and without bottom turret was highly satisfactory]
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111
[5 pages]
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(C) TI-2026, Add. 84 24 July 1945
Fr: Col. K.H. Bitting Chief of Admin., WF
To: Proc. Div., WF
(File: Central Files)
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Subject: Modification of A-26 Airplanes for Photo Reconnaissance Use
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112
[1 page]
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(U) TT 9 Aug. 1945
Fr: Col. H.A. Shepard Chief, Prod. Sect., Proc. Div., WF
To: AAFPR, Douglas Airc. Co., Inc., Tulsa, Okla. AAFPR, Douglas Airc. Co., Inc., Santa Monica, Cal.
(File: Contract Files)
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CONTRACT AC-32123, MODEL A-26B AIRPLANES. TOW TARGET MODIFICATIONS.
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113
[2 pages]
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(U) TT 10 Aug. 1945
Fr: Col. H.A. Shepard Chief, Prod. Sect., Proc. Div., WF
To: AAFPR, Douglas Airc. Co., Inc., Long Beach, Cal. AAFPR, Douglas Airc. Co., Inc., Santa Monica, Cal. Attn: W.S. Fryer
(File: Contract Files)
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CONTRACTS AC-21393 & AC-32123, A-26B AIRPLANES. MODIFICATIONS OF NIGHT INTRUDER.
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114
[2 pages]
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(U) TG 13 Aug. 1945
Fr: Capt. W.M. Howell Contracting Officer Term. Sect., WF
To: Resouces Division OC/AS, M&S, Wash.
(File: Contract Files)
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[Contract W535 ac-34433 terminated, except 1 A-26C]
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115
[1 page]
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(U) IOM 13 Aug. 1945
Fr: Col. M.F. Cooper Chief, Airc. Proj. Sect. Eng. Div., WF
To: Airc. Radio and Radar Subdiv., WF Attn: Col. H.R. Yeager
(File: Contract Files)
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SUBJECT: Contract W535 AC-21393 Acceptance Inspection of XA-26F Airplane.
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116
[2 pages]
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(C) Memo 17 Aug. 1945
Fr: Capt. R.F. Bache Prod. Sect., WF
To: Lt. Col. W.A. Davis Chief, Bomb. Br., Proc. Div. WF
(File: Bomb. Br., Proc. Div.)
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SUBJECT: Report of Trip to Southwest Pacific Theatre in Connection with Introduction of A-26B Airplanes in FEAF
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117
[1 page]
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(R) Ltr. 18 Aug. 1945
Fr: Maj. C.R. Hawks Chief, Eng. Sect. Prod. Div., W. Proc. Dist. Los Angeles, Cal.
To: Chief, Eng. Div., ATSC, WF Attn: Serv. Eng. Sect. Airc. Projects
(File: Bomb. Br., Proc. Div.)
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SUBJECT: Progress Report, Contract No. W353 AC-21393, Project X-32823 (XA-26F), Installation of I-16 Power Plant in A-26D Airplane, Serial No. 44-39586.
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118
[1 page]
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(U) Ltr. 27 Aug. 1945
Fr: Capt. W.M. Howell Contracting Officer Term. Sect., WF
To: Douglas Airc. Co., Inc. Long Beach, Cal.
(File: Rec. Unit, Proc. Div.)
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Subject: Letter Termination Notice Contract No. W33-038 AC-5141 Docket No. 22633 Class No. 01-A
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119
[1 page]
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(U) Ltr. 27 Aug. 1945
Fr: Capt. W.M. Howell Contracting Officer Term. Sect., WF
To: Douglas Airc. Co., Inc. Long Beach, Cal.
(File: Contract Files)
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Subject: Letter Termination Notice Contract No. W535 AC-21393 Docket No. 22632 Class No. 01-A
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120
[1 page]
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(U) Memo 30 Aug. 1945
Fr: Capt. R.F. Bache Prod. Sect., WF
To: Maj. C. O. Waterbury Prod. Sect., WF
(File: Bomb. Br., Proc. Div.)
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SUBJECT: Informal Agreement between A-26 Unit and Douglas Long Beach Plant
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121
[1 page]
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(U) R&R 3 Sept. 1945
Fr: Col. H.A. Shepard Chief, Prod. Sect., Proc. Div., WF
To: Eng. Div., WF
(File: Bomb. Br., Proc. Div.)
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A-26Z Airplane - Proposal for
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122
[1 page]
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(R) Ltr. 3 Oct. 1945
Fr: Maj. C.R. Hawks Eng. Div., Liaison Officer West. Proc. Dist. Los Angeles, Cal.
To: Chief, Eng. Div. ATSC, WF Attn: Serv. Eng. Sect. Airc. Projects
(File: Bomb. Br., Proc. Div.)
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SUBJECT: Progress Report, Contract No. W353 AC-21393, Project X-32823 (XA-26F), Installation of I-16 Power Plant in A-26D Airplane, Serial No. 44-39586.
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123
[3 pages]
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(U) Ltr. 3 Oct. 1945
Fr: Douglas Airc. Co., Inc. Santa Monica, Cal.
To: CG, ATSC, WF Attn: Col. W.T. Rison Airc. Sect., Proc. Div.
(File: Central Files)
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Subject: Proposal on A-26Z Airplane
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124
[1 page]
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(U) Ltr. 31 Oct. 1945
Fr: Col. G.A. Hatcher Chief, Airc. Sect., Proc. Div., WF
To: Douglas Airc. Co., Inc. Long Beach, Cal.
(File: Central Files)
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A-26Z Airplane Proposal
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