B-25 Mitchell, Vol. 2: The G through J, F-10, and PBJ Models in World War II

The second volume of a two-volume set on the North American B-25 Mitchell covers the late-WWII G through J, F-10, and PBJ variants, including naval and experimental versions, and foreign wartime service. It also includes discussions on unique missions, events, and aircrew, and B-25 appearances in classic feature films.

Format: Hardback
Length: 112 pages
Publication date: 25 October 2022
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd

This second of two volumes on the North American B-25 Mitchell covers the late-WWII G through J, F-10, and PBJ variants of the famed US medium bomber. Among the many topics discussed are the Mitchell versions used by the US Navy and Marine Corps, as well as photo-recon and experimental types. B-25s in foreign wartime service are also shown, including those used in Poland, France, England, and Soviet Russia. A detailed chapter covers all types of armament used in the Mitchell, from guns and cannons of various calibers to ammunition used, including machine gun rounds, rockets, and bombs. A special section of the book features discussions on unique B-25 missions, events, and aircrew during WWII and in the postwar era, such as the April 1942 Doolittle Raid and the B-25 collision with the Empire State Building in July 1945. B-25 appearances in classic feature films such as Thirty Seconds over Tokyo and Catch-22 are also detailed.

The North American B-25 Mitchell is a legendary American medium bomber that played a crucial role in World War II. This second of two volumes focuses on the late-WWII G through J, F-10, and PBJ variants of the Mitchell, covering their development, deployment, and operational history. The book delves into various aspects of the Mitchell, including its use by the US Navy and Marine Corps, as well as photo-recon and experimental types. It also showcases B-25s in foreign wartime service, including their deployment in Poland, France, England, and Soviet Russia.

A comprehensive chapter covers the armament used in the Mitchell, ranging from guns and cannons of different calibers to ammunition, including machine gun rounds, rockets, and bombs. The book also includes a special section that discusses unique B-25 missions, events, and aircrew during WWII and in the postwar era. Notable events include the April 1942 Doolittle Raid and the B-25 collision with the Empire State Building in July 1945.

Furthermore, the book provides detailed accounts of B-25 appearances in classic feature films such as Thirty Seconds over Tokyo and Catch-22. These films have helped to cement the Mitchell's place in popular culture and have contributed to its enduring legacy.

Weight: 800g
Dimension: 234 x 237 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780764363429