B-25 "Devil Dog" Devil Dog Squadron
Description:
Base:
Georgetown Municipal, Georgetown, TX
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| B-25 Specs | |
|---|---|
| Role | Medium Bomber |
| Manufacturer | North American Aviation |
| Introduced | 1941 |
| Power | 2 × Wright R-2600-35 Twin Cyclone 14-cylinder air-cooled radial engine, 1,700 hp each |
| Length | 52 ft 11 in |
| Height | 16 ft 4 in |
| Wingspan | 67 ft 7 in |
| Range | 1,350 mi |
Built in early 1945 at North American Aviation’s Kansas City plant, this B-25J-30-NC, serial No. 44-86758, now represents a PBJ-1J of Marine Bombing Squadron VMB-612. Based in Georgetown, Texas, it preserves the lesser-known story of Marine Corps B-25 operations in the Pacific. Watch this video to learn more about the aircraft.
The North American B-25 Mitchell was among the most versatile bombers of World War II. Built by North American Aviation and named for airpower pioneer William "Billy" Mitchell, the twin-engine aircraft served in every theater of the War.
The B-25 became famous for its role in the Doolittle Raid, but its impact went far beyond that mission. U.S. and Allied forces used it for bombing, strafing, reconnaissance, and patrol missions around the world. Nearly 10,000 were built, and many continued flying for decades after the war—earning the Mitchell a lasting place in aviation history.
Adaptable and rugged, the Mitchell evolved into numerous variants throughout the war, including heavily armed gunships and reconnaissance models. U.S. Marine Corps versions, known as PBJ-1s, operated from island bases across the Pacific. Whether striking shipping at low level or supporting ground troops, the B-25 proved it could do just about anything asked of it—and do it well.
