Historic WWII aircraft begins final journey to Tulsa Air and Space Museum
PONCA CITY, Okla. – After decades of combat and years spent flying in the Commemorative Air Force, the Douglas A-26 Invader known as “Lady Liberty” is beginning a new mission. Volunteers and aviation experts spent Friday in Ponca City carefully disassembling the World War II aircraft so it can be transported to the Tulsa Air and Space Museum, where it will be preserved as both a piece of history and an inspiration for future generations interested in aviation and STEM careers.
A combat veteran with an extraordinary history
Built toward the end of World War II, Lady Liberty represents an important evolution in military aviation.
As the war continued, the United States needed an aircraft that was easier to operate and required fewer crew members than earlier bombers. The Douglas A-26 Invader became that answer. It could attack targets from the front while also delivering bombs and would go on to serve in three wars…