Happy Birthday To The North American B-25 Mitchell

North American B-25 Mitchell production in Kansas City in 1942 Assembling the North American B-25 Mitchell at Kansas City, Kansas (USA). Reproduction digitized from original 4x5 color transparency.


North American B-25 Mitchell production in Kansas City in 1942 Assembling the North American B-25 Mitchell at Kansas City, Kansas (USA). Reproduction digitized from original 4x5 color transparency.
Assembling the North American B-25 Mitchell at Kansas City, Kansas, 1942. Reproduction digitized from original 4×5 color transparency. Via Wikipedia

By Aviation Enthusiasts LLC

The North American B-25 Mitchell flew for the first time seventy-four years ago today.  The twin-engine Mitchell was one of the most fearsome sights of World War II.  Bombing from high above, the B-25 also attacked with speed and surprise down on the deck, strafing targets with its lethal nose guns.  In addition to being used as a medium bomber, the Mitchell also served as a submarine patrol and photo-reconnaissance aircraft.  Hydraulically-operated tricycle landing gear was a modern feature of the B-25 and 3,000 pounds of ordnance could be stored in two vertical bomb bays.  Employed in every theater of World War II, the Mitchell’s most famous single mission was the Doolittle Raid over Tokyo on April 18, 1942.  During the daring raid, Lieutenant Colonel James “Jimmy” Doolittle led sixteen B-25s from the aircraft carrier USS Hornet on the first strike against the Japanese mainland.

Here is a photo of the Yankee Air Museum’s B-25D Mitchell “Yankee Warrior” at the 2012 Gathering of Eagles XVI Air Show.

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Moreno-Aguiari

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.

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About Moreno Aguiari 3374 Articles
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.

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