What is b-25 mitchell model?

The B-25 Mitchell is a medium bomber aircraft that was used by the United States during World War II. It was named in honor of General William "Billy" Mitchell, a pioneer of U.S. military aviation. The B-25 was built by North American Aviation and first flew on August 19, 1940. It was one of the most versatile aircraft of the war and was used in a variety of roles, including bombing, strafing, photo-reconnaissance, and even as a transport.

The B-25 had a crew of five and was powered by two Wright R-2600 radial engines, which gave it a top speed of 275 mph and a range of over 1,300 miles. It was armed with a variety of machine guns and could carry up to 3,000 pounds of bombs.

One of the most famous missions flown by the B-25 was the Doolittle Raid on Tokyo in April 1942. Sixteen B-25s, flown by volunteers led by Lieutenant Colonel James Doolittle, launched from the aircraft carrier USS Hornet and bombed several targets in Tokyo before continuing on to China. The raid was a significant morale booster for the United States and demonstrated that Japan was vulnerable to attack.

After the war, the B-25 was used by several countries, including the United Kingdom, Canada, and the Netherlands. It was also used as a trainer and in civilian roles, such as fire-fighting. Many B-25s survive to this day, and some are still flying in airshows and as part of museum exhibits.