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]
How the B-25 Became the Ultimate Strafer of World War II - HistoryNet
WEBApr 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.
B-25 | Crew, Wingspan, Versions, & Doolittle Raid | Britannica
WEBAug 30, 2024 · 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.
North American B-25 Mitchell - The National WWII Museum
WEBThe 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.
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.
North American B-25B Mitchell - National Museum of the USAF
WEBNorth American B-25B Mitchell. The B-25 medium bomber was one of America's most famous airplanes of World War II. It was the type used by Gen. Jimmy Doolittle for the Tokyo Raid on April 18, 1942.
What Made the B-25 Mitchell Bomber so Legendary - Warfare …
WEBA B-25 Mitchell medium bomber completes a skip bombing run against a Japanese coastal defense warship off the coast of China in April 1945. Nicknamed “Billy’s Bomber” and “The Sweetheart of the Services,” its pilots and crews loved the Mitchell because of its ability to wreak havoc on enemy targets and still survive.
North American B-25 Mitchell: The Most Produced American Medium Bomber ...
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.
North American B-25 Mitchell - Aviation History
WEBThe North American B-25 Mitchell owed its beginnings to the Army's quest for a medium bomber. The Douglas B-18 "Bolo" was designed and built by Douglas Aircraft in 1937 and North American responded to this by designing and building the larger and more powerful B-21 "Dragon" that same year.
B-25 Mitchell Medium Bomber: ‘Big Gun’ of the Mediterranean
WEBThe B-25 Mitchell was one of the best and most versatile aircraft of World War II. Built in more than a dozen factory and field variants, the 20,000-pound twin-engine bomber earned a reputation for speed, ruggedness, and reliability. The Mitchell had something that the bigger, more glamorous Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress lacked.
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