Detail & Scale Vol 60 B-25 Mitchell Bert Kinzey Aviation Reference Book

Product Description

The B-25 Mitchell is one of the most versatile and recognizable medium bombers of World War II, and this volume from the acclaimed Detail & Scale series provides an in-depth look at every major version of the aircraft.

Written by aviation historian Bert Kinzey, Volume 60 covers the development, production, operational history, and technical features of the B-25 family. This expanded edition includes coverage of U.S. Navy and Marine Corps PBJ variants and features the larger format with expanded color photography that made later Detail & Scale releases highly desirable among aviation enthusiasts and model builders.

The Mitchell gained worldwide fame during the Doolittle Raid of April 1942 and went on to serve in every major theater of World War II. From high-altitude bombing missions to low-level strafing attacks in the Pacific, the B-25 proved to be one of the most adaptable combat aircraft of the war.

For scale modelers, this volume offers valuable references for cockpit interiors, armament installations, camouflage schemes, markings, nose art, and variant-specific details.

Features

• Detail & Scale Series Volume 60

• Written by Bert Kinzey

• Expanded format with additional color photography

• Includes PBJ naval and Marine Corps variants

• Extensive wartime and technical photographs

• Aircraft detail photography

• Color and markings references

• Dedicated scale modeling section

• Softcover format

Historical Significance

The North American B-25 Mitchell was one of the most successful medium bombers of World War II. It became famous through the daring Doolittle Raid against Japan and later served throughout Europe, the Mediterranean, China-Burma-India, and the Pacific.

Armed with bombs, machine guns, rockets, and cannon on some variants, the Mitchell excelled in multiple roles including medium bombing, anti-shipping strikes, reconnaissance, and ground attack missions. More than 9,800 aircraft were built during the war.

Topics Covered

• Development and design history

• Production variants

• Doolittle Raid aircraft

• Pacific Theater operations

• European Theater service

• PBJ Marine Corps variants

• Cockpit and crew stations

• Armament configurations

• Color schemes and markings

• Nose art references

• Scale modeling details

• Technical specifications

Condition

Pre-owned reference book in very good condition. Light shelf wear and minor handling marks consistent with age and use. Interior pages appear complete and readable. Please review photographs carefully as they form part of the description.

Specifications

Why You'll Like It

• Excellent reference for B-25 Mitchell model projects

• Includes PBJ naval aircraft coverage

• Valuable Doolittle Raid information

• Extensive technical and detail photography

• Useful for markings, camouflage, and nose art research

• Out-of-print and increasingly collectible