The 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]

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.

The 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.

Below is a crew by crew summary of their flight from the Hornet to their destinations. For some crewmen, we have included some information on what they did after the raid. We intend to expand on this information in the near future. Most of the Raiders survived the raid, and most of those that did, returned to fight.

So, on April 18, 1942, 16 B-25 bombers took off from the Hornet and bombed targets in the Japanese cities of Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, and Kobe. While the raid caused little damage to the Japanese, it was a huge propaganda victory for the Americans, and proved to the US public we could hit back.

2013年1月23日 · The North American B-25 Mitchell was A mid-wing 67 ft 7 in (20 mm)-span aircraft with two 1,700 hp R-2600 radials, the B-25, had a five-men crew, a five-gun armament and carried 3,000 lb (1,360 kg) of bombs. The range was 1,350 miles (2,100 km), and it had a maximum speed of over 300 mph (482 km/h).

2020年1月2日 · 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.

2023年10月3日 · The United States Army Air Corps (USAAC) fielded two major medium bomber types during World War 2 (1939-1945) - the Martin B-26 "Marauder" and the North American B-25 "Mitchell". Both were designed during the same pre-war period with the former's production totaling 5,288 and the latter's registering 9,816 before the end.

On March 30, 1942, Admiral Halsey and Captain Duncan met Lt. Col. Doolittle in nearby San Francisco. They would spend the afternoon and evening discussing the details of the raid. The carrier Hornet; cruisers Nashville and Vincennes; and destroyers Gwin, Meredith, Grayson, and Monssen would form Taskforce 16.2.

The North American B-25 Mitchell was a versatile and highly successful medium bomber developed by North American Aviation during World War II. Named in honor of General Billy Mitchell, a pioneer of U.S. military aviation, the B-25 was known for its rugged design, adaptability, and exceptional service record across multiple theaters of the war.