by admin on Jan 15, 2009, under Leading Edge Aviation Press Release
(SANTA ANA, CA) January 14, 2009 – Leading Edge Aviation Services (LEAS), the largest commercial aircraft painting company in the world, has just completed its month-long restoration of a World War II era A26 Invader which soars into John Wayne Airport for its new home at the William Lyon Air Museum. The Museum, which opens doors this spring, will house a number of historic aircraft on permanent display for the county’s growing community of aviation enthusiasts.
“It’s a real honor to breathe new life back into an important piece of American history,” said Mike Manclark, President, CEO, LEAS. “Our California crews worked with incredible dedication and detail to restore this storied warbird back to its mint condition. I’m proud to say that now, 68 years later, its every bit as striking as the day it first rolled into action.”
First brought into action in 1941, the A26 bombers were stationed throughout California as part of emergency efforts to protect the mainland from invading forces after the attack at Pearl Harbor. This Invader, named the “Feeding Frenzy” flew missions in Vietnam and possibly World War II.
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