The North American B-25 Mitchell Bomber, a twin-engine medium bomber, became standard equipment for the 22nd BG 33rd BS in 1943 during World War II. Basically, it was a twin-tail, mid-wing land monoplane powered by two 1,700-hp Wright Cyclone engines. Normal bomb capacity was 5,000 pounds. Some versions carried 75 mm cannon, machine guns and added firepower of 13 .50-caliber guns in the conventional bombardier’s compartment. Most important, the B-25 was my dad’s favorite airplane. It took incredible damage and still brought its crew back.
