North American B-25 Mitchell - Wikipedia
WEBUsed 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 four decades. Produced in numerous variants, nearly 10,000 B-25s were built. [1]
How the B-25 Became the Ultimate Strafer of World War II - HistoryNet
WEBApr 28, 2020 · Though it started life as a mid-altitude level bomber, the B-25 became the most formidable low-level attack aircraft of World War II. And it retained its bombing capability: Beat to death the ground gunners by strafing, then drop the bombs on the way out, whether attacking ships, bridges or airfields.
B-25 | Crew, Wingspan, Versions, & Doolittle Raid | Britannica
WEBAug 30, 2024 · B-25, U.S. medium bomber used during World War II. The B-25 was designed by North American Aviation, Inc., in response to a prewar requirement and was first flown in 1940.
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 …
What Made the B-25 Mitchell Bomber so Legendary - Warfare …
WEBThe rugged, versatile B-25 saw action on almost every Allied front, from the Mediterranean to the Pacific, and from Burma to Normandy, and was regarded by many as the most successful twin-engine combat aircraft of World War II. The plane was conceived before the outbreak of the 1939-1945 war.
Legendary: The Versatility of the North American B-25 Mitchell In WW2
WEBSep 10, 2024 · Summary. The B-25 Mitchell bomber was versatile in combat due to flexibility: ready to adapt to different requirements. The B-25 made its maiden flight in 1940, entered operation in time for Pearl Harbor, known for Doolittle Raid versatility. The B-25 was widely used by the USAAF in the Pacific Theatre …
North American B-25 Mitchell - The National WWII Museum
WEBThe B-25 bomber soldiered in every theater of war, excelling in multiple roles, chiefly as a ground-attack aircraft later in the war. They gained fame in April 1942 in the daring Doolittle Raid on Tokyo.
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.
North American B-25 Mitchell - National Museum of World War II …
WEBThe B-25 became most famous for outstanding work in the Pacific Theater. There, specially modified aircraft carried eight (and sometimes more) machine guns that fired forward, attacking Japanese shipping and airfields. B-25s also skipped bombs off the water and into Japanese ships.
North American B-25 Mitchell - Army Air Corps Museum
WEBThe B-25 Mitchell was a medium bomber aircraft primarily used by the United States during World War II. It gained fame for its role in the Doolittle Raid on Tokyo in April 1942, marking a pivotal moment in the early stages of the Pacific War.
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