The -J was the last B-25 production model manufactured by North American Aviation (NAA). Almost 4,400 B-25Js were built, far more than any other model. The B-25J was an improved B-25H but looked like a cross between a B-25C and a B-25H. The solid nose was replaced by a 'greenhouse' with one fixed and one flexible .50-cal. machine gun. The bombardier was returned to the crew bringing the total to six men aboard.

B-25’s were used in every combat theater throughout the war. They were sold through Lend Lease to our allies, including many that went to the USSR. From the famous Doolittle Raid on Japan, to the end of hostilities, they proved themselves to be one of the most versatile, successful medium bombers of World War II.

(photo credit Tony Evans)