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      • The B-25 Mitchell was used not only as a medium bomber but also as a reconnaissance aircraft, a flying gunship, and for VIP transport. It played a crucial role in the Doolittle Raid, pushing back Japanese efforts to find and destroy the US Navy’s carriers, leading to the decisive Battle of Midway.
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  2. With the additional side-mounted pods, the dorsal turret, and the tail and waist gunner positions, the B-25J gunship was the most lethal twin engine medium bomber of World War II. When production of the J-model concluded in 1945, just under 10,000 B-25s had been delivered.

  3. Apr 28, 2020 · Armed to the teeth with machine guns and a 75mm cannon, B-25s played a key role in World War II as low-level bombers and strafers.

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  4. During World War II, the Mitchell served in fairly large numbers with the Air Force of the Dutch government-in-exile. They participated in combat in the East Indies, as well as on the European front. On 30 June 1941, the Netherlands Purchasing Commission, acting on behalf of the Dutch government-in-exile in London, signed a contract with North ...

  5. Aug 30, 2024 · B-25 Mitchell, U.S. medium bomber used during World War II. 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.

  6. Oct 28, 2023 · The B-25 Mitchell was used not only as a medium bomber but also as a reconnaissance aircraft, a flying gunship, and for VIP transport. It played a crucial role in the Doolittle Raid, pushing back Japanese efforts to find and destroy the US Navy’s carriers, leading to the decisive Battle of Midway.

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  7. Jan 2, 2020 · The North American B-25 Mitchell was an iconic medium bomber that saw extensive service during World War II. Developed for the US Army Air Corps, the B-25 also flew with many Allied air forces. The type came to prominence in April 1942 when it was used during the Doolittle Raid on Japan. As the war progressed, the B-25 Mitchell was modified ...

  8. There is no disputing what the North American B-25 Mitchell medium bomber contributed to the Allied victory in World War II. While historians point to the April 1942 Doolittle Raid on Tokyo as the B-25’s shining moment, the raid itself was more a morale booster than anything else.

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