e-publications republished with the permission of B-25 MITCHELL ASSOCIATION
John Ward in California owns “Old Glory, ” serial number 44-28938, a beautifully polished, natural finish B-25J.
This incredible Mitchell has had a long career over its lifetime, ranging from Army Air Force bomber in WWII in the Mediterranean, to civilian fire bomber and tanker, to suffering a forced landing and being placed in storage, to another complete restoration, and finally to back in the air in its current military configuration.
Here is a link to the Aerial Visuals Airframe Dossier site with historical information about this B-25: Click HERE
And here is a link to the Warbirds Resource Group with detailed additional information: Click HERE
We are also very fortunate to have a YouTube videos showing 44-28938. This is an excellent overview of “Old Glory” showing it at its Wing as well as performing at air shows or other aerial displays.
B-25 Mitchell “Old Glory” & Friends
(9 min, 57 sec)
We encourage all members of the B-25 MITCHELL ASSOCIATION to send in their digital images of B-25s, or links to other interesting B-25 related sites or YouTube videos, for consideration for e-publication in B-25 SHOWCASE.
Thank you.
Rick Mitchell
Editor and Founder
B-25 MITCHELL ASSOCIATION
Born in Milan, Italy, Moreno moved to the U.S. in 1999 to pursue a career as a commercial pilot. His aviation passion began early, inspired by his uncle, an F-104 Starfighter Crew Chief, and his father, a military traffic controller. Childhood adventures included camping outside military bases and watching planes at Aeroporto Linate. In 1999, he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, to obtain his commercial pilot license, a move that became permanent. With 24 years in the U.S., he now flies full-time for a Part 91 business aviation company in Atlanta. He is actively involved with the Commemorative Air Force, the D-Day Squadron, and other aviation organizations. He enjoys life with his supportive wife and three wonderful children.
Do some B-52 bombers have the same name? For example, is there more than one “Old Glory”?
Is Larry New still flying the Old Glory B 25 J ? I have his A-2 flight jacket.