Pacific Profiles Volume 14: Allied Bombers: B-25 Mitchell series Australia, New Guinea and the Solomons 1942-1945

Never before have Pacific Mitchells and their colorful markings been illustrated with such breadth, accuracy and detail.The Pacific Profiles series presents the most accurate WWII profiles of Allied and Japanese aircraft which served throughout Australia, New Guinea the South Pacific. This Volume 14 covers those B-25, PBJ & F-10 Mitchell models which served in these theaters from March 1942 until the end of the war. Mitchells served a total of 21 USAAF bomber and reconnaissance squadrons, plus others were operated by the USMC, RAAF and NEIAF.Most profiles are presented for the first time, alongside markings derivations, including squadron heraldry and codes. Until now there has been a paucity of markings material about many of these units. Each profile is supported by photos and/or documentation, along with a brief history of each aircraft. Wide-ranging primary reference material is cited including assignment data, wreck reports, squadron records, color photography, maintenance logs, diaries and factory markings specifications. A brief summary history of each unit and associated markings rationale accompanies the text.The author is world-renowned for his expertise on the Pacific air war. Never before have Pacific Mitchells and their colorful markings been illustrated with such breadth, accuracy and detail.Table of ContentsAbout the AuthorGlossary and AbbreviationsIntroductionChapter 1 Markings and Technical NotesChapter 2 Commander’s B-25sChapter 3 No. 18 (NEIAF) SquadronChapter 4 3rd Bombardment Group & 8th Bombardment SquadronChapter 5 13th Bombardment Squadron “The Grim Reapers”Chapter 6 90th Bombardment SquadronChapter 7 18th Combat Mapping SquadronChapter 8 22nd Bombardment Group & 2nd Bombardment SquadronChapter 9 33rd Bombardment SquadronChapter 10 408th Bombardment SquadronChapter 11 38th Bombardment Group & 71st Bombardment SquadronChapter 12 405th Bombardment Squadron “The Green Dragons”Chapter 13 822nd Bombardment Squadron “The Black Panthers”Chapter 14 823rd Bombardment SquadronChapter 15 17th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron “The Wreckoneers”Chapter 16 345th Bombardment Group & 498th Bombardment SquadronChapter 17 499th Bombardment Squadron “Bats Outa Hell”Chapter 18 500th Bombardment Squadron “Rough Raiders”Chapter 19 501st Bombardment Squadron “The Black Panthers”Chapter 20 69th Bombardment SquadronChapter 21 70th Bombardment SquadronChapter 22 75th Bombardment SquadronChapter 23 100th Bombardment SquadronChapter 24 390th Bombardment SquadronChapter 25 Miscellaneous USAAF MitchellsChapter 26 USMC PBJ SquadronsChapter 27 No. 2 Squadron RAAFChapter 28 Mortimer’s Many LivesSources & AcknowledgementsIndex of Names Read more