World War II Bomber Roars Anew With Striking New Paint Job

Leading Edge Aviation Services (LEAS), which notes it is the largest commercial aircraft painting company in the world, has just completed its month-long restoration of a World War II-era A-26 Invader.

The bomber will soon soar into John Wayne Airport for its new home at the William Lyon Air Museum. Slated to open in Spring 2009, the museum 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 and CEO of 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, A-26 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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