B-25 Mitchell, Vol. 2
The G through J, F-10, and PBJ Models in World War II
By Schiffer Military History | Publisher: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
About the book
A photographic history of the B-25 medium bomber: late-war G through J, F-10, and PBJ models (Volume 2 of 2)
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 cannon 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.
Editions of B-25 Mitchell, Vol. 2
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780764363429
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A photographic history of the B-25 medium bomber: late-war G through J, F-10, and PBJ models (Volume 2 of 2)
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 cannon 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.
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What is B-25 Mitchell, Vol. 2 about?
A photographic history of the B-25 medium bomber: late-war G through J, F-10, and PBJ models (Volume 2 of 2)
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 cannon 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.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in B-25 Mitchell, Vol. 2?
Society and Social Sciences > Warfare and defence > Military forces and sectors > Air forces and warfare
Where can I read a sample of B-25 Mitchell, Vol. 2?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780764363429
Is B-25 Mitchell, Vol. 2 part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Legends of Warfare: Aviation
Who is/are the Author/s of the book B-25 Mitchell, Vol. 2?
Schiffer Military History
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
B-25 Mitchell, Vol. 2 is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780764363429)
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