A-26 "Lady Liberty"

A-26 "Lady Liberty" The Lady Liberty is a World War II fast attack bomber. Our aircraft is the oldest flying A-26 in the world.

We are a CAF aircraft and based at Enid Woodring Airport in Enid, OK. Please take a minute and Like our page and come visit in Enid.

STEM: Navigation without GPS. Before satellites, navigation relied on math, time, and teamwork. Students learn how preci...
03/24/2026

STEM: Navigation without GPS. Before satellites, navigation relied on math, time, and teamwork. Students learn how precision mattered long before digital tools.

The Workhorse of the Night: The B-26 Invader in Korea 🇺🇸✈️During the Korean War, the Douglas B-26 Invader proved itself ...
03/23/2026

The Workhorse of the Night: The B-26 Invader in Korea 🇺🇸✈️

During the Korean War, the Douglas B-26 Invader proved itself as one of the most versatile and effective aircraft in the U.S. arsenal. Originally designed in World War II, the Invader found new life over the rugged terrain of Korea, especially when the sun went down.

Master of Night Warfare
The B-26 became the go-to aircraft for nighttime interdiction missions, hunting enemy supply convoys, trains, and troop movements. Using flares and searchlights to light up roads and valleys, crews turned darkness into a disadvantage for the enemy.

Low-Level Strike Power
Armed with up to 14 forward-firing .50 caliber machine guns, bombs, and rockets, the Invader could unleash devastating firepower in a single pass. Enemy trucks and rail lines became prime targets.

“Train Busters”
B-26 crews earned a reputation for destroying North Korean and Chinese supply trains, crippling logistics and slowing advances. Rail yards and bridges were constantly under threat.

All-Weather Reliability
Despite harsh conditions and primitive airfields, the Invader kept flying. Its durability and adaptability made it a favorite among crews who depended on it to get them home.

The B-26 Invader didn’t just serve—it dominated the night skies of Korea, proving that even in a new war, experience and innovation could make all the difference.

Happy Rosie the Riveter Day! 🇺🇸Today we honor the strength, resilience, and determination of Rosie the Riveter, a symbol...
03/21/2026

Happy Rosie the Riveter Day! 🇺🇸

Today we honor the strength, resilience, and determination of Rosie the Riveter, a symbol of the millions of women who stepped forward during World War II to build, repair, and keep America moving.

From riveting aircraft to assembling engines, these women didn’t just support the war effort, they redefined what was possible.

They built the planes
They kept production lines running
They proved that skill, grit, and patriotism know no boundaries

Their legacy lives on today in aviation, STEM fields, and every place where barriers are broken.

Let’s celebrate the original “We Can Do It!” spirit and keep it going for the next generation.

03/21/2026

Hello all to our followers and peers. Today the NTSB released the public statement of the pilots and some pictures. This is all preliminary and not the final report as 24/7 Aviation posted. The NTSB has NOT put out the final report. We are still waiting for the NTSB and the final report before we can speak freely. Thanks to all.

🔧✈️ Hands-On Physics in Action! ✈️🔧At the Lady Liberty STEM Program, students don’t just learn about science, they feel ...
03/18/2026

🔧✈️ Hands-On Physics in Action! ✈️🔧

At the Lady Liberty STEM Program, students don’t just learn about science, they feel it.

One of the most exciting activities? Driving a rivet just like real aircraft builders.

As students operate a rivet gun and work with a bucking bar, they experience Newton’s Laws of Motion firsthand:

👉 First Law (Inertia): The rivet doesn’t move until a force is applied.
👉 Second Law (Force & Acceleration): More force from the rivet gun means faster deformation of the rivet.
👉 Third Law (Action–Reaction): Every hammer from the rivet gun pushes back, students feel the recoil in their hands!

This simple but powerful activity connects classroom physics to real-world aviation, showing how aircraft are built strong enough to fly and fight.

From textbooks to toolkits, we’re inspiring the next generation of engineers, pilots, and problem-solvers.

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Happy Pie Day! This is the official currency of the Lady Liberty Squadron when deployed away from the hangar! Little Deb...
03/14/2026

Happy Pie Day! This is the official currency of the Lady Liberty Squadron when deployed away from the hangar! Little Debbie

Rosie the Riveter: Behind every aircraft were thousands of skilled workers, many of them women, who helped build victory...
03/14/2026

Rosie the Riveter: Behind every aircraft were thousands of skilled workers, many of them women, who helped build victory. Their legacy lives on in our STEM program!

03/12/2026

🚁✈️ Inspiring the Next Generation of Aviators and Engineers!

The Lady Liberty Squadron of the Commemorative Air Force recently hosted an exciting STEM aviation event for 26 students from Oklahoma Aviation Academy High School in Norman, OK — giving them a hands-on look at the science and history of flight.

Students explored key aviation concepts including aerodynamics, engines and propulsion, force, weight and balance, and aviation history. They also rolled up their sleeves to learn how to install aircraft rivets, experiencing the craftsmanship that helped build the legendary aircraft of WWII — just like Rosie the Riveter.

A special thanks to officers from the 71st Flying Training Group at Vance Air Force Base who helped make the day unforgettable.

Highlights included:
✈️ Tours of a T-1 Jayhawk and discussions about flying multi-engine aircraft with T-1 instructor pilots
🛩️ Hands-on flying experience in a T-6 Texan II simulator for every student
🔧 Aircraft riveting activity connecting students to aviation heritage
📚 Interactive STEM learning tied directly to real-world aviation careers

By connecting history, hands-on learning, and modern military aviation, the event gave students a powerful glimpse into the future of aerospace and aviation careers.

The Lady Liberty Squadron is proud to support STEM education and inspire the next generation of aviation leaders.

03/11/2026

We may not have The Lady in the hangar, but yesterday’s STEM event was still great! We want to thank Vance AFB for providing one of their aircraft and instructor pilots for our event!

Special shout out to our sponsors. Park Avenue Thrift Enid , Enid Walmart, and Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics

Enid Chamber of Commerce Enid Monthly Commemorative Air Force

The glass nose configuration of the Douglas A-26 Invader was designed with one purpose in mind: precision.Instead of the...
03/09/2026

The glass nose configuration of the Douglas A-26 Invader was designed with one purpose in mind: precision.

Instead of the solid gun nose used on many A-26 attack versions, the glass nose variant placed a bombardier in the very front of the aircraft, surrounded by a transparent enclosure that gave an unobstructed forward and downward view of the target area.

Inside this compartment was the bombsight, typically the highly accurate Norden bombsight, along with navigation equipment, bombing controls and two forward mounted .50 caliber machine guns. From this position the bombardier could guide the pilot during the bomb run, calculate the release point, and drop the bombs with remarkable accuracy for the era.

The layout of the nose compartment was compact but purposeful:

• Bombardier station at the very front with the bombsight mounted centrally
• Clear plexiglass nose cone for visibility during the bomb run
• Bomb release controls and drift adjustment equipment
• Intercom and navigation tools to coordinate with the pilot

This configuration turned the A-26 into an extremely capable precision strike aircraft, allowing crews to attack bridges, rail yards, supply depots, and other tactical targets with a level of accuracy that earlier medium bombers often struggled to achieve.

For crews flying combat missions, the glass nose wasn’t just a design choice, it was the eyes of the aircraft during the most critical moment of the mission.

Today is International Women’s Day and we want to feature one of our own! Going by the call sign “Icegirl”, Cyndi has an...
03/08/2026

Today is International Women’s Day and we want to feature one of our own! Going by the call sign “Icegirl”, Cyndi has an integral role in our squadron. She’s an educator who originally joined our unit to support our STEM program. She’s helped us to receive grants for our program, enabled our lessons to meet Oklahoma Academic Standards, and is one of our instructors. She’s creative, passionate about avaition, and loves working with students. She’s also a pilot and an active member of the Oklahoma Chapter of The Ninety-Nines and Oklahoma Pilots Association. She recently received a scholarship to help her get her commercial rating. Needless to say, Lady Liberty Squadron is proud of her.

During WWII, Douglas Aircraft plants (notably Long Beach and Tulsa) employed thousands of "Rosie the Riveters," with wom...
03/07/2026

During WWII, Douglas Aircraft plants (notably Long Beach and Tulsa) employed thousands of "Rosie the Riveters," with women making up 40-50% of the workforce. These workers, including many women, produced over 30,000 aircraft, such as C-47s and B-17s. The 24-hour, windowless factories were vital to the war effort.

Key Aspects of Douglas Plant Workers:

Workforce Demographics: At the peak of production, nearly 40% to 50% of the workforce at the Long Beach facility was female. In Oklahoma, roughly 38,000 people worked at the Douglas plant, with more than half being women.
Roles & Positions: Women held various positions, including machinists, inspectors, tool designers, engineers, and welders. Some women were found to be better at welding than their male counterparts.

Production Output: The plants produced a massive volume of aircraft, including 4,300 C-47s and 3,000 B-17s in Long Beach. The Tulsa plant constructed more than half of the 10,000 C-47 Skytrains manufactured during the war.
Working Conditions: The Long Beach plant, which opened in 1941, was designed without windows to allow for 24-hour operation and included special, light-safe, double-doored openings.

Workforce Experience: Many of these women were mothers and sisters, and they often faced challenges with childcare. The work was demanding, and many workers had to adapt to new, intense production schedules.

The Douglas plants were instrumental to the "Arsenal of Democracy," contributing to about 16% of all U.S. wartime aircraft production.

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A-26 Lady Liberty

Lady Liberty is a WWII flying museum. It is a Commemorative Air Force aircraft and we as the Lady Liberty Squadron operate her. Please feel free to stop and visit if you’re anywhere near Enid, Oklahoma. There are usually team members available on Saturdays to show you around. Thanks for looking at our page!!