How many B 25s are still flying today?

There are more than one hundred surviving North American B-25 Mitchells scattered over the world, mainly in the United States. Most of them are on static display in museums, but about 45 are still airworthy.

What is the difference between AB 25 and AB 26?

“I know you have set me up for the B-25s but the B-26 is a much better combat job. While the B-26 may be frowned upon in some circles at home, the boys here prefer it to the B-25 every time. The B-26 has a better bomb load, more range, is faster, more manoeuvrable and stands up much better in a crack-up.

Who is Miss Mitchell?

Miss Mitchell’s extraordinary discovery made her famous the world over and paved the way for her to become America’s first professional female astronomer.

Did the B-25 have a belly gun?

The B-25 was built in a number of versions with wide variations in offensive and defensive armament. The B-25B, the first version to see widespread combat, had turrets mounting twin 0.50-inch (12.7-mm) machine guns in the upper fuselage and belly.

Did any planes survive the Doolittle Raid?

Sixteen planes and 80 airmen executed the Doolittle Raid, 18 April 1942. With one exception – the plane piloted by CAPT Edward J. York – none of the planes made a proper landing: all either were ditched, or crashed after their crews bailed out. Nonetheless, all but three men survived the flight.

Was the B-25 a good plane?

Using similar mast height level tactics and skip bombing, the B-25 proved itself to be a capable anti-shipping weapon and sank many enemy sea vessels of various types. An ever-increasing number of forward firing guns made the B-25 a formidable strafing aircraft for island warfare.

Was the B-26 a good plane?

The B-26 Marauder was used mostly in Europe, but also saw action in the Mediterranean and the Pacific. In early combat, the aircraft took heavy losses, but was still one of the most successful medium-range bombers used by the US Army Air Forces.

Who is b25 Mitchell named after?

General William “Billy” Mitchell
The B-25 was named after American General William “Billy” Mitchell who was an interwar proponent of aircraft and the development of US air-power. The plane first flew on August 19, 1940, and entered service in February 1941.

Who built the B-25 Mitchell bomber?

North American AviationNorth American B-25 Mitchell / Manufacturer