- Part of the Airfix classic kit range, the 1: 72 scale is a smaller scale and is perfect for those models where you want a more simple and faster construction.
- Primary Scheme: B-25B-NA Mitchell "Hari-Kari-er" 89th Bombardment Squadron, USS Hornet, Doolittle Raid April 18, 1942. Captail C. Ross Greening, Pilot Lt. Kenneth E Reddy . Scheme 2: B-25B-NA Mitchell 34th Bombardment, 17th Bombardment Group 1941, Louisiana maneuvers USA September 15th/28th 1941.
- Skill Level: 3. Dimensions of Completed Kit: Length 224mm x Width 286mm. Number of Pieces: 144.
- Painting and assembly required. Paints and glue need to be purchased separately.
- Humbrol paints needed to complete the plane liveries are listed on the outside of the box.
The North American B-25 Mitchell was a twin-engine medium bomber developed just before the outbreak of the Second World War. The aircraft will forever be synonymous with the Doolittle Raid, the daring attack on Tokyo by USAAF Mitchells launched from the deck of the USS Hornet. This raid helped to raise US morale in the aftermath of the devastating Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. The B-25 featured a distinctive 'gull' wing as well as whole host of armaments. Early versions had glazed noses for the intended role as a tactical/medium bomber, but as the type matured more and more guns were added to the nose of the aircraft, thus increasing its capability as a low-level attacker. The B-25 was used throughout the globe during the Second World War, with nearly every Allied power operated the aircraft, including RAF, USAAF, USN and the Soviet Air Force. Called the Mitchell after the pioneer of US military aviation, Major General William 'Billy' Mitchell, nearly 10, 000 B-25s were produced and restored examples continue to impress air show audiences to this day.
