Here's a quick 360 view of the North American B-25 Mitchell. Another in the 360 series from Fantasy of Flight. | Kermit Weeks

The North American B-25J Mitchell was the first U.S. aircraft to bomb the Japanese mainland. Learn more about this incredible aircraft from Mike Mueller, volunteer docent for the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum, who crews another B-25 for the Commemorative Air Force. | Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum

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

Waking the beast ! The North American B-25 Mitchell is a medium bomber that was introduced in 1941 and named in honor of Major General William 'Billy' Mitchell, a pioneer of US military aviation. Used by many Allied air forces, the B-25 served in every theatre 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 a few limited models such as the F-10 reconnaissance aircraft,