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 four decades. Produced in numerous variants, nearly 10,000 B-25s were built. [1]

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.

The B-25 medium bomber was one the most famous airplanes of World War II. It was the type used by Gen. Jimmy Doolittle for the famous Doolittle Raid over Japan on 18 April 1942. The first B-25 test aircraft flew on 19 August 1940, and the first production Mitchell was delivered to the 17th Bombardment Group in February 1941.

Apr 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.

DAYTON, Ohio -- North American B-25B Mitchell at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo) The B-25 medium bomber was one of America's most famous airplanes of World War II. It was the type used by Gen. …

Aug 29, 2023 · The North American B-25 Mitchell was the most produced US medium bomber and saw service in all theaters during the Second World War.

One other iconic image is the sight of a North American B-25 Mitchell bomber lifting off from the deck of the US aircraft carrier USS Hornet (CV-8) to strike the Japanese homeland on what became known as the “Doolittle Raid.”

The B-25 medium bomber was named after General Billy Mitchell, considered by many to be the father of the modern Air Force. North American Aviation produced more than 9,800 Mitchells. The type served in every theater of WWII, primarily with the U.S. Army Air Forces, although the U.S. Marine Corps operated roughly 700 examples as the PBJ (Patrol ...

B-25s (called PBJs in the Navy) were used in many roles besides bombers, including as submarine patrol, trainers, reconnaissance, and gunships. B-25s flew operationally during WWII in Alaska and in the Mediterranean Theater. 9,816 were delivered to …

The 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.