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      Douglas
      B-23/UC-67 Dragon
      
        
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          The  B-23 was
            designed by Douglas as an improved  B-18 Bolo.  First
      flown in 1939, it was much faster than the B-18; however, only
      38 were built as it was outclassed by more modern bombers such as the 
      North American B-25 and  Martin B-26.  The
            B-23 was the first American bomber with a tail gun. Some Dragons were used as
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                | B-23:  U.S. Army Bomber |  
                | UC-67:  U.S. Army Utility/Cargo |  
             
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