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Description
| Manufacturer: | North American | |
| Base model: | B-25 | |
| Designation: | B-25 | |
| Version: | H | |
| Nickname: | Mitchell | |
| Equivalent to: | PBJ-1H | |
| Designation System: | U.S. Air Force | |
| Designation Period: | 1924-Present | |
| Basic role: | Bomber | |
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Specifications
| Length: | 51' 0" | 15.5 m | |
| Height: | 15' 9" | 4.8 m | |
| Wingspan: | 67' 7" | 20.6 m | |
| Gross Weight: | 36,042 lb | 16,346 kg | |
| Max Weight: | 36,045 lb | 16,346 kg | |
Propulsion
| Powerplant: | Wright R-2600-13 | ||
| Horsepower (each): | 1700 | ||
Performance
| Range: | 1,350 miles | 2,173 km | |
| Max Speed: | 275 mph | 442 km/h | 238 kt |
| Ceiling: | 23,800 ft | 7,253 m | |
Known serial numbers
Examples of this type may be found at
| Museum | City | State |
| New England Air Museum | Windsor Locks | Connecticut |
| USAF History and Traditions Museum | San Antonio | Texas |
B-25H on display
New England Air Museum |
Recent comments by our visitors
| John Trent Marietta, GA | My dad was a B-25 pilot in the Ringer Squadron, based in Yangkai, China during WWII.
I have an old squadron book named "China Adventure" published by his squadron, with old crew photos, if anybody is interested in doing any research on family members in the squadron. My dad,Walter Trent flew the "Wabash Cannonball", (among other B-25's there), whose photo is posted on this site...thanks for that great picture! This B-25 is pictured in the squadron book with various crews in front of her, as well as all the C.O.'s and officers there. Max Radovitch was a bombardier in the crew of Lt. Francis Strom, according to the crew's picture, along with Sgts. Swenson, Ross and Josserand. Best regards, JC Trent 02/23/2008 @ 13:09 [ref: 19750] |
| John E. Drews Adrian, MI | My experience with BarbieIII was on July 5 2002. While watching golf on that Sunday afternoon my wife and I heard a very loud noise. It happened to be BarbieIII flying over my house with the right engine feathered. We got in the car and drove to the airport. Drove down the taxiway to the end of the runway. There sat BarbieIII dripping with oil on the right engine, an oil line had come apart and was losing oil so they had to shut the engine down. We gave the guys a ride to the airport office to make phone calls and let the control tower at Toledo Express airport know that they were all right. We talked about the experience and took some pictures. I would like to send them to you, but I don't have an address.
I thought you were coming to Thunder over Michigan this year but I see your name crossed off the list of B-25's that will be appearing. I would sure like to see you guys again. John E. Drews 04/04/2007 @ 06:43 [ref: 16083] |
| Mike Aguanga, CA | hello i was in the Barbie III A EAA i went flying in her :-) one of the pictures of it from EAA could have been when i was in it lol 11/17/2006 @ 22:38 [ref: 14769] |
| Matthew Welk chicago, IL | As I was driving down hwy 30 past the Aurora airport, something caught my eye sitting on the tarmac. There sat the Barbie III, what a beautiful site. I didnt have time to stop immediately but came back after an appointment an hour later. I pulled up next to the fence surrounding the hangers and the airplanes. Two gentlemen in flight suits were walking back to the hangers from the Barbie III. I asked if I could get a picture with her. They were more than happy to oblige. I would like to thank these pilots one more time. They made my veterans day. Me being a six year vet in the U.S. Army, not one friend of mine wishing me a happy veterans day, these two pilots made up for it be letting me stand and take photos next to the Barbie III. Thank you again and I hope to get up in the sky in the belly of Barbie one day. Happy Veterans Day to everyone. 11/11/2005 @ 18:11 [ref: 11682] |
| tim irwin charleston AFB, SC | my grandfather flew B25H's over burma in WWII & i was wondering if anyone has family that might have flown on his crew. his name is william f. irwin & his plane was named "the wabash cannonball" & he was part of the ringer squadron. let me know if you have any info! 10/10/2005 @ 10:49 [ref: 11439] |
| Mike B Elgin, IL | I belong to the EAA Warbirds of America, Squadron 4. I had the incredible luck to win a ride in Barbie III. The crew is a great bunch of guys. When I won the ride, they asked if I was a pilot. When I told them I was, they said, "Bring your logbook." WOW! Unfortunately, when I finally got to take the ride, they were giving a ride to a guy who was a Air Force Reserve pilot, so I got no seat time. However, the "ride" that I won lasted almost 2 hours. I videotaped quite a bit of it (though the quality isn't very good). It was a great experience. The Weary Warriors are a great group of people who truly do love their airplane, and love sharing her with other people. I am going to try to buy my wife a ride in Barbie III soon. 06/20/2005 @ 12:27 [ref: 10526] |
| John Ferrans Downers Grove, IL | My first encounter with the Barbie III was while I was in the back yard working on my '68 Firebird. Above the sound of my radio I heard a familiar drone coming from the west. I knew it was something special as I have heard P-39's, B-17's and P-51's in action at airshows before. I looked to the west and to my joy Barbie III flew over my house at approximatly 1000 ft or so. I saw her again on the return trip, and this time I ran in the house (not too far so I could keep an eye out the window) and told my 3 year old son to come out and see...quickly. Well unfortunatly for him he only made it in time to hear her droning away to the west. Over the course of the next couple of years I would hear her flying about but wouldn't be able to catch sight of her. I did surmise though, that she was probably based nearby. Flash forward to 2004, springtime, and a spur of the moment visit with my son, who was now 5 years old, to a small air museum at Aurora Municipal Airport in Illinois. I saw some old Vietnam-era jets parked out on the tarmac one day while I was driving by and decided that it would be a good outing for my plane-crazy son (Like father like son!). As we pulled into the airport I saw to my amazement that Barbie III was parked outside of her hanger, I said excitedly to my son that that was the plane that flew over our house. As we parked the car we heard the engines roar into life, she was getting her post-winter run-up. We dashed to the fence and watched as her engines were brought to temperature and the systems were checked over. She was so loud that my son buried his head in my chest but could not look away. I was going parially deaf myself, but who cares.... The crew then pushed the throttles wide-open with the brakes on and the whole airframe vibrated with the power. The propwash blew open a garbage dumpster and garbage blew over the fence all over the grass. Then the crew shut her down and all was quiet. Then as my son and I were picking up the garbage and handing it through the fence, I asked how to get to the museum as there was no sign directing me to the proper authority. They then told me where to go, and then added "By the time you're done over there why don't you come over here and see Barbie III, she should be cooled down by then..." Wow, how often does that happen? Anyway, we went over to the museum, and to our dissapointment the museum was still on winter hours- appointment only. My son was very dissapointed but I told him that meant nothing compared to what we were about to do, and to what we had just witnessed. We walked into the hanger and introduced ourselves. Barbie III was still in front of the hanger and we were treated to a very intimate tour of the aircraft. I have pictures of my son giving the "thumbs-up" from the pilot's window, as well as operating the controls and "firing" the 50-cal. from the waist gunner position. Every place that boy could sit he did. He also was treated to her being moved back into the hanger by the tractor. Then the mechanics patiently answered his (and mine) questions as they were working on the cowl flaps, and he got to climb on some spare tires... I kept trying to tell him that we should go and let the men work on the plane, but they said that he was no problem and quite frankly how was I going to deny the boy a rare opportunity such as this? We ended up staying for 5 hours or so. Then, as I shoved all the money I had in my pocket into the "tip jar" we bid a fond farewell. I must give a heartfelt thank you to these men, they made a young boy very happy and gave him a memory that he'll tell to his children and grandchildren I'm sure. They told us that they give rides in the Barbie III. As long as I can get the money, and they can get a full complement of passengers we can go up in her. Guess who's saving up their pennies?
Thanks guys, for your generosity....I do beleive you have made a pilot out of this one. P.S.- I gave my son a picture book of old WWII aircraft in flight to keep him busy during the car ride to the museum. It was called "Flying Legends" and Barbie III was in it. How cool is that? 01/23/2005 @ 23:58 [ref: 9235] |
| John Ferrans Downers Grove, IL | My first encounter with the Barbie III was while I was in the back yard working on my '68 Firebird. Above the sound of my radio I heard a familiar drone coming from the west. I knew it was something special as I have heard P-39's, B-17's and P-51's in action at airshows before. I looked to the west and to my joy Barbie III flew over my house at approximatly 1000 ft or so. I saw her again on the return trip, and this time I ran in the house (not too far so I could keep an eye out the window) and told my 3 year old son to come out and see...quickly. Well unfortunatly for him he only made it in time to hear her droning away to the west. Over the course of the next couple of years I would hear her flying about but wouldn't be able to catch sight of her. I did surmise though, that she was probably based nearby. Flash forward to 2004, springtime, and a spur of the moment visit with my son, who was now 5 years old, to a small air museum at Aurora Municipal Airport in Illinois. I saw some old Vietnam-era jets parked out on the tarmac one day while I was driving by and decided that it would be a good outing for my plane-crazy son (Like father like son!). As we pulled into the airport I saw to my amazement that Barbie III was parked outside of her hanger, I said excitedly to my son that that was the plane that flew over our house. As we parked the car we heard the engines roar into life, she was getting her post-winter run-up. We dashed to the fence and watched as her engines were brought to temperature and the systems were checked over. She was so loud that my son buried his head in my chest but could not look away. I was going parially deaf myself, but who cares.... The crew then pushed the throttles wide-open with the brakes on and the whole airframe vibrated with the power. The propwash blew open a garbage dumpster and garbage blew over the fence all over the grass. Then the crew shut her down and all was quiet. Then as my son and I were picking up the garbage and handing it through the fence, I asked how to get to the museum as there was no sign directing me to the proper authority. They then told me where to go, and then added "By the time you're done over there why don't you come over here and see Barbie III, she should be cooled down by then..." Wow, how often does that happen? Anyway, we went over to the museum, and to our dissapointment the museum was still on winter hours- appointment only. My son was very dissapointed but I told him that meant nothing compared to what we were about to do, and to what we had just witnessed. We walked into the hanger and introduced ourselves. Barbie III was still in front of the hanger and we were treated to a very intimate tour of the aircraft. I have pictures of my son giving the "thumbs-up" from the pilot's window, as well as operating the controls and "firing" the 50-cal. from the waist gunner position. Every place that boy could sit he did. He also was treated to her being moved back into the hanger by the tractor. Then the mechanics patiently answered his (and mine) questions as they were working on the cowl flaps, and he got to climb on some spare tires... I kept trying to tell him that we should go and let the men work on the plane, but they said that he was no problem and quite frankly how was I going to deny the boy a rare opportunity such as this? We ended up staying for 5 hours or so. Then, as I shoved all the money I had in my pocket into the "tip jar" we bid a fond farewell. I must give a heartfelt thank you to these men, they made a young boy very happy and gave him a memory that he'll tell to his children and grandchildren I'm sure. They told us that they give rides in the Barbie III. As long as I can get the money, and they can get a full complement of passengers we can go up in her. Guess who's saving up their pennies?
Thanks guys, for your generosity....I do beleive you have made a pilot out of this one. P.S.- I gave my son a picture book of old WWII aircraft in flight to keep him busy during the car ride to the museum. It was called "Flying Legends" and Barbie III was in it. How cool is that? 01/23/2005 @ 23:57 [ref: 9234] |
| Bob Dixon Charlotte, NC | My father flew a B-25H or G in the Pacific. I have always been a fan of the B-25, but recently I have been consumed about possibly flying one. It has become a life dream, so I am searching for a B-25 to fly. Maybe even get checked out for second in command. It's expensive, but you only go around once... and what a dream!!! There is one B-25 in CA that I'm aware of that is available for such check rides, but I was wondering if there are others. Not only do we need to keep the B-25's alive and flying, but we need to keep training pilots. 01/18/2005 @ 15:44 [ref: 9174] |
| Lou Fulgaro Gatlinburg, TN | Hello to all you Barbie III fans:I also fell in love with Barbie when she was nothing more than piles of scrap scattered across a hanger floor in the early 1980s. You see, for over ten years I was the leader of this small rag-tag consortium called Weary Warriors during her entire restoration. If you would like to know more about the beautiful creature you all admire read my recently released book, BARBIE III and Company. 317 pages and 87 photos tell the story. Log on to my website www.aviation-writer.com for more info. Hope to hear from you, take care....Lou pilot/author 02/24/2004 @ 15:58 [ref: 6848] |
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