This B-25J Mitchell was assembled in Kansas City in early 1945, but never saw military service. It operated as a civilian transport for over 25 years, and the Museum found it abandoned at Wilmington Airport, Delaware, in 1975. The aircraft now displays the markings of a B-25J of RAF No. 98 Squadron, which fought over North West Europe during 1944-45.
North American
B-25J Mitchell Mk.III
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. It was the most-produced American medium bomber and the third most-produced American bomber overall. The RAF received nearly 900 Mitchells, using them to replace Douglas Bostons, Lockheed Venturas, and Vickers Wellington bombers.