Reprint of official government issue pilot's handbook for models B-25C and D with a  25 page forward on the history and modifications to the B-25. Handbook covers  general description, pilot's operating instructions, flight operations data, navigator's  radio, gun turret, bomb bay compartments, etc. System diagrams, interior photos  and operational tables. 141 illustrations, 109 pgs. 8½"x 11", sfbd.

The B-25 Mitchell was one of the most outstanding aircraft of WWII Although most famous for the Doolittle raid on mainland Japan in 1942, it served  across the globe as a medium bomber and attack aircraft, and was immensely popular  with its crews. This comprehensive new history tells the complete story of the  development, operational use and post-war career of this fine airplane. 192 pgs., 225  B&W photos, 8½"x 11", hdbd.

 Texans and Trojans Magazine, January 1998
The story of the B-25 in civilian service. Thompson lists the individual histories of all these B-25s. It shows FAA listed owners, civilian use as fire bombers, corporate transport, test beds, movie work and their eventual fate. The book should be a valuable tool for the historian and enthusiast alike. Many, many photos both color and black and white.

Fly Past Magazine, July 1998
Those who like their Warbirds on the larger side will already cherishing Scott's "Final Cut", the story of the postwar B-17s. Scott has a keen eye for detail, an academic approach to presenting source material clearly and his works read well. Here are details of executive conversions, research, and development B-25s, air tankers and, of course, of their "new" working life as Warbirds. There is a tribute to Paul Mantz and his airborne cameraships, and lashings of materials on B-25s in firms, including the "full monty" on that outstanding movie, "Catch-22". Lavishly illustrated, the book includes detailed appendices and individual histories of the aircraft.
ISBN-10: 0963754351

• ISBN-13: 978-0963754356

Book Description 
This is the first and only series to take a technical look at some of the world's most exciting combat aircraft. Each volume emphasizes the unique, the groundbreaking, and the technical characteristics of each aircraft. Discover the B-25 from inside and out in this fully illustrated volume filled with factory production photos, technical manual excerpts, cutaways, and original engineering drawings. WarbirdTech 12.

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This comprehensive book on the raid incorporates the full story of the daring daylight raid of Doolittle's B-25's on Tokyo in 1942. The book includes the strategy, weaponry, and biographies of the men who took part in the raid. 256 pgs., 6"x 9", hdbd.

Book Description 
A revised edition of the first-ever comprehensive look at the B-25 Mitchell. Special chapters provide detailed accounts of the evolution of the low  level "strafer" version and the 75 mm cannon carrying model, supplemented by action photos. Appendices include production stats and  allocations to US and foreign users. For military history enthusiasts. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. 

 The story of the 345th Bombardment Group (M) in World War II. A reprint of the wartime group history of the famed "Air Apaches", comprising the 498th, 499th,  500th and 501st Bombardment Squadrons that flew against the Japanese in heavily-armed B-25's. Hair-raising low-level bombing and strafing. 304 pgs., 570  photos, 8½"x 11", hdbd.

From the Doolittle Raid to a German Stalag. Greening. The author painted and wrote  this one-of-a-kind record of his WWII experiences. He was a B-25 pilot in the famous Doolittle bombing raid over Tokyo in 1942. Later, Axis gunners shot down his plane  over Italy. Evading capture for more than six months, he wound up a German POW. But Doolittle's B17's safely brought out his logbook and art, making this new work  possible. 280 pgs. with the author's own art. 10 ½"x 9", hdbd.

 Excellent reference for modelers and aviation enthusiasts. Focuses attention on details such as cockpit interior, landing gear, armament, ejection seats, etc. with  close-up photos and line drawings, plus 1/72 scale 5-view drawings and tables of technical data. 72 pgs. (8 color), 8½"x 11", sfbd.

1934-1998 Avery. Covers O-47, NA-16/AT-6/ SNJ Texan, XB-21, NA-35, B-25/ PBJ  Mitchell, XB-28, P-51 Mustang, P-82 Twin Mustang, B-45 Tornado, F-86 Sabre,  FJ-1/-4 Fury. Complete histories, specs, production records, three-view drawings.  204 pgs., 348 B&W and 27 color photos, 11"x 8½", sfbd.

Covers the famed twin-engine medium bomber both during and after World War II. Covers prototyping and development, production models A through J, the  Naval PBJ version, and other miscellaneous B-25's as well. Heavily illustrated with  clear explanations of model variations and upgrades. 49 pgs., 95 B&W photos, 10  color profiles, line art, 3-views and more. 11" x 8 ¼", sfbd .

The Chinese-American Composite Wing in WWII Daniels. A B-25 mechanic-gunner in  the Chinese-American Composite Wing relates his hair-raising experiences in this  forgotten war. Describes a bail out, an inadvertent shot over his COs aircraft and  battling the Japanese. Along with these personal experiences comes a well drawn  history and logistical foul ups that characterized the CBI. 78 B&W photos, 6 maps, 112 pgs., 8½"x 11", sfbd.

Missions and adventures of the 499th Bomb Squadron. Compelling reading: Willie has one hand lightly on the wheel - feet on the rudders - if I am hit, he must  fly immediately - so close to the ground, so fast, a split second to grab the wheel  would be fatal if he is not already on it...- B-25 strafers." Hard to put down. 153  pgs., illustrated, 6"x 9", hdbd.

Massive history of the low-level B-25 strafers of the 345th Bomb Group in  WWII. 250,000 word text based on 400 interviews and all official sources follows the  'Air Apaches' from New Guinea to Japan. 627 laser-scanned B&W photos, many the  best ever in combat. Much on Japanese ships and aircraft. Color section of 53  photos, 48 profiles and 4 paintings. 13 maps and extensive appendices cover all  missions, casualties, plane histories, losses, and markings. 448 pgs. 8½"x 11", hdbd.

Mitchells Do fly IMC

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