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REV4360

B 25 J MITCHELL 1/72



With a total output of almost 11,000 aircraft the B-25 became the American medium bomber of World War II. Built in response to a USAAF proposal for a medium bomber, the first prototype was already flying in January 1939. The outbreak of the Second World War in Europe accelerated the development of the B-25. The B-25B gained fame due to a bombing raid on Tokyo. On 18th April 1942 16 B-25Bs were launched from the aircraft carrier USS Hornet to carry out the Doolittle Raids on Tokyo. The successor to the B-25 D, the B-25J Mitchell III was the last production version and with a total build of 4,319, it was also the most prolific variant of the Mitchell. The role of the B-25 was changing at the same time as the aircraft in the Pacific were increasingly required to attack bomber targets. The medium bomber developed into a ground attack aircraft with a newly developed solid nose armed with 8 MGs. Together with its defensive weapons stations it had a total armament of 18 MGs. The concentrated firepower of these cannon versions gave rise to the name Strafer .

Model-details:
- Nose casing with 8 MGs
- Detailed surfaces with flush metal joints
- Interior with ammunition chests and bomb racks
- 2 x 1000 lb bombs
- Detailed landing gear
- Detailed cockpit with instrument panel
- Detailed top and tail MG turrets
- Movable propeller
- Detailed twin radial engines
- Decals for 2 USAAF versions and one Dutch Air Force version
Prezzo al pubblico : 25.80€




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