The role of medium bomber proved to be one of the most crucial during the
Second World War and after something of a challenging service introduction,
the North American B-25 Mitchell developed into a highly successful aircraft.
Seeing service in every theatre of operation, the B-25 was the most versatile
aircraft of its type, fulfilling a multitude of tactical roles in many
different operating environments.Arguably, the most famous action involving
the North American B-25 Mitchell came just after 8am on 18th April 1942, when
sixteen of the bombers lifted off the relatively short deck of USS Hornet and
set course for Japan. Intended as a strike at the heart of the Japanese Empire
who had infamously attacked the US Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor, this
audacious and heroic raid illustrated the resolve of the American people and
the determination of their military forces to strive for victory.The early
B-25B aircraft used on the Doolittle Raid performed well, but were already in
the process of being upgraded. The later C/D model (different letters were
used to denote the manufacturer) proved to be the definitive version of this
extremely effective medium bomber and was the first truly mass produced
version of the aircraft. An extremely rugged and versatile aircraft, the
Mitchell saw service as an anti-submarine patrol aircraft off the coast of
Florida and as a strike bomber in the deserts of North Africa, proving
successful at both. Some of the later versions of the B-25 became the most
heavily armed aircraft of the war, with no less than 18 machine guns and an
array of other offensive weaponry. With a solid nose housing 8 heavy guns,
these aircraft were lethal gunships, capable of destroying anything in its
line of fire.
Features:
- This is a plastic model kit. Assembly and painting is required.
- Paint and glue is NOT included.
- Contains parts to build one model.