Lackland Air Force Base in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
B-25H "Mitchell"
Photographed by James Hulse, August 16, 2024
1. B-25H "Mitchell" Marker
Inscription.
B-25H "Mitchell". . The B-25 medium bomber was one of America's most famous airplanes of World War II. It was the type used by General Doolittle for the Tokyo Raid on April 18, 1942. Subsequently, it saw duty in every combat area being flown by the Dutch, British, Chinese, Russians, and Australians in addition to U.S. Forces. Although the airplane was originally intended for level bombing from medium altitudes, it was used extensively in the Pacific area for bombing Japanese airfields from treetop level and for strafing and skip-bombing enemy shipping. More than 9,800 B-25s were built during the war. Hundreds of B-25s were in service in early postwar periods. Several of the B-25C, B-25D, and B-25J models were assigned to Strategic Air Command when it was organized in 1946; others served in Tactical Air Command. The year 1949 saw B-25CS and B-25DS become obsolete. The ZXB-25, a one of a kind, was in service until 1952. Modified as twin-engine Air Force trainers in the early 1950s, the B-25 met the requirements for advanced twin-engine training for use by Air Training Command. Based on the B-25J, these Mitchells were designated TB-25L and TB-25K. They were assigned to Reese Air Force Base, Texas, and Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma, as airborne classrooms for pilot training. The last of these models were retired in January 1959. TB-25KS and TB-25MS provided airborne classrooms for the E-1 and E-5 radar fire control systems. The last transport versions, CB-25JS and VB-25JS, were retired on May 21, 1960. The B-25 first flew on August 19, 1940. This B-25 Mitchell is dedicated to General Bennie Davis., This aerospace vehicle (B-25H) is a part of the USAF Heritage Program Collection.
The B-25 medium bomber was one of America's most famous airplanes of World War II. It was the type used by General Doolittle for the Tokyo Raid on April 18, 1942. Subsequently, it saw duty in every combat area being flown by the Dutch, British, Chinese, Russians, and Australians in addition to U.S. Forces. Although the airplane was originally intended for level bombing from medium altitudes, it was used extensively in the Pacific area for bombing Japanese airfields from treetop level and for strafing and skip-bombing enemy shipping. More than 9,800 B-25s were built during the war. Hundreds of B-25s were in service in early postwar periods. Several of the B-25C, B-25D, and B-25J models were assigned to Strategic Air Command when it was organized in 1946; others served in Tactical Air Command. The year 1949 saw B-25CS and B-25DS become obsolete. The ZXB-25, a one of a kind, was in service until 1952. Modified as twin-engine Air Force trainers in the early 1950s, the B-25 met the requirements for advanced twin-engine training for use by Air Training Command. Based on the B-25J, these Mitchells were designated TB-25L and TB-25K.
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They were assigned to Reese Air Force Base, Texas, and Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma, as airborne classrooms for pilot training. The last of these models were retired in January 1959. TB-25KS and TB-25MS provided airborne classrooms for the E-1 and E-5 radar fire control systems. The last transport versions, CB-25JS and VB-25JS, were retired on May 21, 1960. The B-25 first flew on August 19, 1940. This B-25 Mitchell is dedicated to General Bennie Davis.
This aerospace vehicle (B-25H) is a part of the USAF Heritage Program Collection.
Erected by USAF Heritage Program Collection.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, World II. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1959.
Location. 29° 23.408′ N, 98° 37.081′ W. Marker is in Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, in Bexar County. It is on Bong Avenue south of Luke Blvd. The marker is located at the USAF Airman Heritage Museums Air Park which is around the parade grounds. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jbsa Lackland TX 78236, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South
Photographed by James Hulse, August 16, 2024
2. B-25H "Mitchell" and Marker (right side)
Texas and in the San Antonio Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
More about this marker. The marker, museum and air park are located on the Lackland Air Force Base, an active U.S. military installation which is a part of the Joint Base San Antonio
Photographed by James Hulse, August 16, 2024
3. B-25H "Mitchell"
(JBSA). The USAF Airman Heritage Museum and Air Park are open to the public, but appropriate identification is required for access. Visit the museums web site for current details on visiting the museum and air park.
Also see . . . 1. Airmen Heritage Training Complex. USAF Airman Heritage Museum (Submitted on August 28, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
The North American B-25 Mitchell is an American medium bomber that was introduced in 1941 and named in honor of Brigadier 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. It was the most-produced American medium bomber and the third most-produced American bomber overall. These included several limited models such as the F-10 reconnaissance aircraft, the AT-24 crew trainers, and the United States Marine Corps' PBJ-1 patrol bomber.
(Submitted on August 29, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Public Domain - US Navy, February 1942
4. USS Hornet flight deck
View from the island of the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Hornet (CV-8), while en route to the "Doolittle Raid" mission's launching point. The light cruiser USS Nashville (CL-43) is in the distance. Eight of the mission's 16 B-25B bombers are visible on the carrier's flight deck. Aircraft at right is tail No. 40-2250 and mission plane No. 10. 2nd Lt. Richard O. Joyce piloted the aircraft to targets in the Tokyo area.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 265 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 29, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
