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The Douglas A-20 Havoc (company designation DB-7) is an American light bomber, attack aircraft, night intruder, night fighter, and reconnaissance aircraft of World War II. Designed to meet an Army Air Corps requirement for a bomber, it was ordered by France for their air force before the USAAC decided it would also meet their requirements.
The Douglas A-20 Havoc was a light-bomber, attack and night-fighter and one of the first American aircraft to serve in World War II. First built during the late-1930s, the majority of Havocs served with the Soviets, with the next biggest operator being the US Army Air Force (USAAF), followed by Great Britain.
Feb 4, 2021 · A-20 Havoc spanned the war with grace and speed. By Frederick Johnsen · February 4, 2021 ·. The Douglas A-20 Havoc attack bomber represents an advanced pre-war design that proved effective in combat in World War II. Modifications kept the A-20 viable to the end of the war. The A-20 was a sporty design, with a narrow fuselage just wide enough ...
Jun 21, 2022 · “A-20 Havoc” does justice to an important yet largely forgotten warplane that became a masterpiece of aeronautical versatility. Lavishly illustrated with photos and detailed drawings, it covers the A-20’s development from its inception until the delivery of the final production aircraft in September 1944.
Aug 23, 2019 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Douglas A-20 Havoc / Boston Light Bomber / Night-Fighter Aircraft including pictures.
Attacking with forward-firing .50-cal. machine guns and bombs, the A-20G lived up to its name by creating havoc and destruction on low-level strafing attacks, especially against Japanese shipping and airfields across the Southwest Pacific.
