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Braine-l’Alleud Eigenbrakel

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Project by
Brussels Air Museum Foundation
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Immo.argenteuil@ skynet.be A B-25
BACK IN BELGIUM
 The North American B-25 Mitchell: a short type history Fire fighting, warbirds and film stars

A B-25 BACK IN BELGIUM The North American B-25 Mitchell was the first bomber designed
by the North American Corporation. The U.S Army Air corps
ordered the aircraft before the first flight, which took place on
Available in quantity as surplus after the end of World War Two,
numerous B-25 were used as engine test bed, fire fighting aircraft
and light transport aircraft. Some others were also preserved as
August 19th, 1940. 130 airplanes were already in service at the warbirds and still appear in air shows.
You have today the opportunity to take an active part in the growth of Aviation Heritage in Belgium. time of the Pearl Arbour attack on December 7th, 1941.
The B-25 was also used in numerous films. Some were modified to
A group of individuals lead by the Brussels Air Museum Foundation has acquired a North American B-25J Mitchell to be preserved in Less than six months after Pearl harbour, on April 18th 1942, 16 be used as flying filming platform. B-25 were so used for the
Belgium. B-25’s took off from the U.S. Hornet aircraft carrier during the filming of “The Battle of Britain” or more recently on the stage of
legendary raid led by Jimmy Doolittle that proved the vulnerabil- “Menphis Belle”
With your help, this airplane will be transported, restored and displayed in Belgium as a memorial for those many Belgians who fought in ity of Japan.
the B-25 equipped 98, 180 and 320 Squadron during WWII. Mitchell’s were the stars of classic movies as “Thirty Seconds Over
The Mitchell was used throughput the war in the Pacific, Mediter- Tokyo” featuring Spencer Tracy and Robert Mitchum about the
Since many years, some initiatives of the same kind permitted to increase the Aviation Heritage in other countries. The Netherlands is a ranean and European theatre of operation. Doolittle raid on Tokyo. “Catch 22” and “Hannover street” were two
good example, where public initiatives permitted to offer to the Dutch air Museum significant aircraft like the Lockheed Constellation, others movies were some B-25 were grouped to represent typical
Brewster Buffalo and Boeing 747. WWII US bombers.
From D-Day preparation to the Victory.
Until now it was not easy to support an aircraft preservation in Belgium. You have now this opportunity. our B-25 is a Movie Star appearing in “Catch 22” & “Hannover
The major operator of B-25 in Northern Europe was the R.A.F. The Street”
Anyone can participate first B-25 reached UK in September 1942 to equip 98 & 180 squad-
ron. Further squadrons converted including 305 Squadron
You can contribute by: (Polish) and 320 (Dutch), this unit including many Belgian
- Giving funds to pay the restoration of the plane. Financial contribution of more than 30 Euro are tax deductible. aviators.
- Helping in restoring and displaying the B-25.
In preparation of the landings of June 1944, the Mitchell squad-
- Gathering information about the B-25, Belgians flying B-25, B-25 operations over Belgium, history of our aircraft.
rons of the R.A.F. operated against the V1 sites in Northern France
- Helping on support activities for the project (events, publication, web presence). and communication centres (bridges, roads, railways stations).

During the Normandy operations and later, the units of the R.A.F.
By helping the project, you will: flying the Mitchell were incorporated in the 2nd Tactical Air Force
- Be co-owner of the project. to form the 139 wing and to support tactically the advance of the
- Take an active part in the growth of Aviation Heritage in Belgium. Allied armies.
- Be informed about this project and others Aviation heritage projects in Belgium. From October 1944, the 139 Wing was transferred from UK
- Have your name listed in the official B-25 supporters list. airbases to Melsbroek. The Mitchell’s operated from there until
April 1945, later moving to the Netherlands and Germany.

After the Second World War, B-25’where used as trainers under

the designation TB-25. Some others were used as liaison aircraft.
Your contribution is essential. We are actually looking for the following competencies. On May 21, 1960, the last serving aircraft, a VB-25J staff transport,
was retired from service.
Restoration: funds or expertise is needed to restore the plane to a high exhibit standard. Your B-25’s history

Join us by giving funds to Delivered to USAAF as 44-30925, 19??.

www.bamf.be
http://users.skynet.be/BAMRS/BARMS.htm
Bank Account ING 310-1844762-05 - Stored at Davis Monthan AFB, AZ, Aug. 1958-1960.
- Sold to National Metals Co, Phoenix, AZ, 1960.
Mention B-25 Project - Registered as N9494Z.
Brussels Air Museum Foundation a.s.b.l. www.bamf.be John Carter & Will Baptist, Sacramento, CA, July 1960-1964.
c/o Royal Army Museum Parc du Cinquantenaire/Jubelpark, 3 1000 Brussels Empco-Aire, Lakeview, OR, Aug. 1964-1966.
Virgil W. Ellis, Boulder, CO, Mar. 1966.
John C. Estes, Beaumont, TX, Apr. 1966-1968.
For more information or if you want to offer your help, contact: Filmways Inc, Hollywood, CA, Dec. 1968-1970.
Vincent Jacobs 02 / 6525727 Flew in movie Catch-22 as "Laden Maiden", 1968-1969.
Confederate Air Force, Harlingen, TX, Feb. 1970-1972.
Didier Campion ( 02/2162153 ) Wayne Turner/Michael Zahn, Lubbock, TX, Feb. 1972-1975.
John J. Stokes, San Marcos, TX, Sept. 1975-1978.
0475 / 916604 - Flew as 430925/61/"Laden Maiden".
campion@cfigroup.be John Hawke/Visionair International Inc, Miami, FL, Apr. 1978-1995.
- Arrived in Luton, UK, May 11, 1978.
Yves Duwelz ( 02 / 7630019 (after 20 : 00) - Used in movie "Hannover Street".
- Flew as 151632/"Georgeous George-Ann" (later "Thar She Blows")
yduwelz@gmail.com - Stored Blackbushe after filming, 1978-1982.
- Trucked from Blackbushe to Wellesbourne Mountford, Oct. 1982.
- Trucked to Coventry, and stored, 1985-1994.
World Wide Aircraft Ltd, Aug. 1995.
Removed from USCR, Aug. 14, 1995.
Aces High Ltd, North Weald, Aug. 18, 1995-1998.
- Registered as G-BWGR.
- Stored, dismantled.
David Copley/Imperial Aviation Group, North Coutes (later Sandtoft),
UK, 1998-2001.
- Stored pending restoration to airworthy, Sandtoft, 2001.
Source : http //www.warbirdregistry.org/b25registry/b25-4430925.html