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B-25 MITCHELL BOMBER

INFORMATION SHEET • The North American B-25 was the most famous

twin-engine medium bomber used during World War II.

• It was produced in greater numbers than any other American twin-engine combat

aircraft.

• No doubt, part of its heroic stature derives from its namesake, the outspoken General Billy Mitchell -- who proved once and for all that bombers could destroy targets, and that wars would nevermore be decided only on land or sea.

• The B-25 achieved worldwide fame on April 18, 1942 when 16 B-25s, under the

command of Lt. Col James Doolittle, launched from the aircraft carrier USS Hornet and attacked Tokyo in a daring raid.

• A typical B-25 crew consists of 6 crewmembers. They include the Pilot, Co-pilot,

Navigator, Engineer, Waist Gunner and Tail Gunner.

• The max speed of the B-25 is 272 mph.

• The bomb load is 3,000 pounds.

• The wing span is 67’ 7” with the length being 53’6” and the height is 16’4”.

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