A-26B "Tom Swift's Flying Machine"

Seems to be some info and a handful of photos in this article.

http://416th.com/FredStemlerMemoirs.pdf

It erroneously gives the serial number as 41-322354. The correct serial number is 43-22354

Thank you Phil, that helps out a lot! Any guesses on the first letter on the boom? I can't make out whether it is a R or a P. Thanks!

I believe it's "2A-S"

Have you done a Google image search?  If you just do a normal Google search, it may give as one of the suggestions, looking it all the related images.  But you can choose to make the search in image search by selecting image before you even type in the search terms.  Also, I recommend actually going to the google site to do the search- not all of the linked google applications give you the option on searches.

When doing a Google image search, google does not use the same logic or scoring as it does in a web search, but it is still a good idea to put in as many relevant search terms as possible.  Ah, for the good old days when google was a pure boolean and search.

Phil_H

I believe it's "2A-S"

Thanks, that looks correct. And yes, the first thing I did was a google image search, followed by a normal Google search. The only photo that showed up was the one in my first post. The others were embedded in the PDF that Phil linked. I think I have enough to start making up a set of set of decals. The only thing I am missing in what is on the "banner" painted on the none. I am guessing it is the names of the crew, but I doubt that there are any more photos of it out there. Thanks for all of the help!

Do you know where the picture was taken, the squadron or any of the crew?  If so, do a search and see if the squadron website has any info.  When I was looking for some info about a specific B-17, I found a huge amount of info on the squadron's website, or I understand that some groups have libraries you can request info from.  Try starting there.

Good luck

John

Hey there, B-29. I know that I'm late to this party, but I can help. I've been accumulating massive troves of photos and data on the Douglas Invader and I am currently in the process of uploading all of this information into an online museum. I have several images of 43-22354, including one showing the art on the opposite side of the nose. 

I would love to see those photos! Thanks for posting in this old thread, I’m actually looking at putting together an RC model of this bird, and the addditional photos would be of great help.