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Description
RAF B-25C/D “European Theatre”.
RAF twin-engined bomber supplied under the WWII Lend-Lease scheme.
Markings for 4 aircraft:
(1) B-25C 41-12806, Mitchell I FL218 “Nulli Secundus”, 180 Sqn, 2nd Tactical Air Force, RAF Foulsham, July 1943.
(2) B-25D Mitchell II FW172, 180 Sqn, 2nd Tactical Air Force, RAF Dunsfold, August 1944.
(3) B-25D Mitchell II FW239, RAF 226 Sqn, May 1944.
(4) B-25C Mitchell I FL684, 180 Sqn, 2nd Tactical Air Force, RAF Foulsham 1943. Includes canopy mask.
1:48 scale plastic model kit from Academy, requires paint and glue.
History
The North American B-25 Mitchell is an American medium bomber that was introduced in 1941 and named in honor of Major General William “Billy” Mitchell, a pioneer of U.S. military aviation. Used by many Allied air forces, the B-25 served in every theater of World War II, and after the war ended, many remained in service, operating across four decades. Produced in numerous variants, nearly 10,000 B-25s were built. These included several limited models such as the F-10 reconnaissance aircraft, the AT-24 crew trainers, and the United States Marine Corps’ PBJ-1 patrol bomber.
