North American B-25 Mitchell - Wikipedia
WEBThe North American B-25 Mitchell is an American medium bomber that was introduced in 1941 and named in honor of Brigadier General William "Billy" Mitchell, a pioneer of U.S. military aviation. Used by many Allied air forces, the B-25 served in every theater of World War II , and after the war ended, many remained in service, operating across ...
What Made the B-25 Mitchell Bomber so Legendary - Warfare …
WEBA B-25 Mitchell medium bomber completes a skip bombing run against a Japanese coastal defense warship off the coast of China in April 1945. Nicknamed “Billy’s Bomber” and “The Sweetheart of the Services,” its pilots and crews loved the Mitchell because of its ability to wreak havoc on enemy targets and still survive.
Doolittle's Raider: The North American B-25 Mitchell
WEBDoolittle's Raider: The North American B-25 Mitchell. The first bomber to hit Japan after Pearl Harbor, the B-25 Mitchell was found in every theater of the war and was a rugged, multipurpose bomber beloved by her aircrew for its survivability and …
B-25 | Crew, Wingspan, Versions, & Doolittle Raid | Britannica
WEBApr 26, 2024 · B-25 Mitchell, U.S. medium bomber used during World War II. The B-25 was designed by North American Aviation, Inc., and was first flown in 1940. A high-wing monoplane with a twin tail and tricycle landing gear, it was powered by two 1,700-horsepower Wright radial engines and carried a crew of four to six.
The B-25 Mitchell Bomber and the Man Behind the Plane
WEBThe B-25 Mitchell Bomber and the Man Behind the Plane. The B-25 Billy Mitchell Bomber served Allied forces from the beginning of the war to the very end. This article appears in: November 2004. By Sam McGowan.
How the B-25 Became the Ultimate Strafer of World War II - HistoryNet
WEBApr 28, 2020 · The North American B-25 Mitchell was present for the overture of the Pacific War and was still onstage as the curtain fell on the final act. On April 18, 1942, 16 B-25Bs flew one of the first American offensive missions of the war—the famous “Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo” Doolittle Raid.
North American B-25 Mitchell: The Most Produced American …
WEBAug 29, 2023 · The North American B-25 Mitchell was an American twin-engine medium bomber that saw service throughout the Second World War. Flying in all theaters of the conflict, it’s perhaps most famous for taking part in the Doolittle Raid on Japan in April 1942.
North American B-25 Mitchell - Aviation History
WEBNorth American B-25 Mitchell. (Canadian Forces Photograph) At 8:20 AM on Saturday, April 18, 1942 the US Navy’s new carrier USS Hornet was approximately 650 miles (1,046 km) east of Tokyo, Japan, heading; 270°, speed; 20 knots (37 km/h). The original destination of the carrier was a launch point approximately 450 miles (724 km) east of …
North American B-25B Mitchell - National Museum of the USAF
WEBNorth American B-25B Mitchell. The B-25 medium bomber was one of America's most famous airplanes of World War II. It was the type used by Gen. Jimmy Doolittle for the Tokyo Raid on April 18, 1942. Subsequently, B-25s saw duty in every combat area being flown by the Dutch, British, Chinese, Russians and Australians in addition to U.S. forces.
North American B-25 Mitchell - The National WWII Museum
WEBNorth American B-25 Mitchell. US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center. The B-25 bomber gained fame in the daring April 1942 Doolittle Raid. Lt. Col. James Doolittle humiliated the Japanese military by penetrating some of the world’s most formidable air defenses and dropping bombs a stone’s throw away from the Emperor’s Palace.
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