B-25 Mitchell in Action - Aircraft No. 34

Squadron/Signal Aircraft in Action #1034

by Ernest R. McDowell, Don Greer (Illustrator)

In 1938 the United States Army Air Force issued a circular proposal which called for a twin-engined medium attack bomber. On September 20 1939 a production contract valued at $11,771,000 was awarded to North American for 184 aircraft to be designated as the B-25. The B-25 featured a five man crew. Internal bomb storage was provided in the fuselage beneath the center section for a ton and s half of bombs. The B-25's top speed was 332 mph. The name Mitchell was given to the B-25 honoring the late General Billy Mitchell whom many consider the father of modern military aviation.

Genres: Nonfiction, Military Fiction

50 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1978

Reviews

[Little Timmy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice technical and historical overview of this aircraft. Recommended