Most of us equate the B-25 with actions in the Pacific. This is undoubtedly due to the Doolittle raid in August 1942, a feat of real daring and ingenuity. While the type also served well in the Mediterranean, it was in the Pacific that probably had the widest use.

As with all warplanes of any longevity, the Mitchell was upgraded as time went along. The untimate was the B-25J. This aircraft differed from earlier variants by having the upper turret moved forward and a proper gunner's station placed in the rear. J models also used ejector exhaust, something that was added in the C/D production line and carried on to the J.

Typical of the Pacific and CBI, this latest B-25 was a bit late in coming to the theather, at least as compared to the other side of the world. It was first used in the CBI in April of 1944 while Pacific units did not get theirs until September of 1944. However, once they got into service, they continued on where the earlier versions left off, harassing the Japanese and bombing targets as the US moved closer and closer to Japan. Eventually these planes were delivered unpainted as air opposition had deteriorated to a mere pittance.