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. [2]
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.
How the B-25 Became the Ultimate Strafer of World War II - HistoryNet
WEBApr 28, 2020 · By the end of the war, the B-25 was the most heavily armed aircraft in the U.S. Army Air Forces’ inventory. A single 12-airplane squadron of B-25s carried more .50-caliber machine guns than four infantry regiments.
Doolittle's Raider: The North American B-25 Mitchell
WEBBuilt by North American Aviation, the B-25 Mitchell was a medium bomber which could carry 3000 pounds of bombs at a max speed of 328 miles per hour, and carried six .50 caliber M2 Browning machine guns for protection.
B-25J Mitchell - NHHC
WEBJust two months after the Doolittle Raid, the Navy contracted for a percentage of North American’s B-25 production, and in February 1943 began receiving the first of over 700 Mitchells produced...
B-25 | Crew, Wingspan, Versions, & Doolittle Raid | Britannica
WEBAug 30, 2024 · 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.
PBJ-1D Mitchell - NHHC
WEBJust two months later, the Navy contracted for a percentage of North American's B-25 production. Designated PBJs, the aircraft became a mainstay in Marine Corps medium bombing squadrons.
North American B-25J Mitchell - Military Aviation Museum
WEBNorth American B-25J Mitchell. The B-25 Mitchell medium bomber launched into history just four short months after Pearl Harbor when James Doolittle, then a USAAF Lt Col, led a one-way raid with 16 B-25’s from the deck of the aircraft carrier USS Hornet against the Japanese Home Islands.
North American B-25 Mitchell - National Museum of World War II …
WEBNorth American Aviation (NAA) called the bomber “Billy Mitchell” in honor of the controversial general who strongly advocated military airpower. The first prototype flew in August 1940, and the type became operational in 1941. It was powered by a 14 cylinder R-2600 radial engine.
North American B-25 Mitchell - The National WWII Museum
WEBThe US Navy’s primary dive-bomber at the war’s start, the Douglas SBD Dauntless earned its reputation—and helped earn victory—at the 1942 Battle of Midway, sinking four Japanese carriers.
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