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The strike force of the aviation included bombers of various types, among which were the Ki-21, known to the Allies as “Sally.” The first prototype of the aircraft took to the air on December 18, 1936, and during the following year, flight tests of the prototypes took place. Mass production began in the spring of 1938, and it was produced by two factories – Nakajima and Mitsubishi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBomber pilots wore flight uniforms designed in the early 1930s when carrying out missions. These could be summer or winter uniforms, with a lighter tropical version also available. Leather boots were worn, with pilots often writing their names on the inner surface. Ground personnel wore simplified versions of the uniform, often practical and comfortable overalls with fabric belts. 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Based on airfields in Thailand, they flew combat missions to Laos. Since Thailand did not allow the basing of bombers on its territory, from May 1966, these aircraft were temporarily designated as attack aircraft – with the designation A-26A. And since the actions in Laos were considered unofficial, the Counter Invaders based in Southeast Asia did not carry national insignia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost of their combat missions, these attack aircraft made in the dark. 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Modification of the A-26C produced 1,091 aircraft, this option could be armed with up to 12 large-caliber machine guns, and its combat payload was 2,700 kg of bombs. Despite their powerful defensive weapons, bomber flights were difficult and risky, and required endurance and courage from the flight crew. 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