B-25's artworks
Tue Nov 11, 2008 9:44 am
Some time ago I found these B-25 pics on the internet, can't remember where exactly.
Anyway, I would like to know something more about these particular Mitchells, like their units, serial numbers etc.
Maybe someone could help with these informations?
Also, any COLOR pics of these planes?
Anyway, I would like to know something more about these particular Mitchells, like their units, serial numbers etc.
Maybe someone could help with these informations?
Also, any COLOR pics of these planes?
Tue Nov 11, 2008 9:53 am
Very nice material 
Tue Nov 11, 2008 10:32 am
No clue, but I appreciate the photos! Most of those I hadn't seen before.
Tue Nov 11, 2008 10:46 am
Ahhh to have the skills of a locksmith.....
Great photos!
Great photos!
Tue Nov 11, 2008 11:20 am
Few more...
Famous ''Chow Hound Junior'' of ''Air Apaches''
There must be someone who knows something more about these B-25s...
Famous ''Chow Hound Junior'' of ''Air Apaches''
There must be someone who knows something more about these B-25s...
Last edited by chobi on Tue Nov 11, 2008 4:27 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Tue Nov 11, 2008 4:27 pm
Does anyone have any photos of the B-25 "The Dark Slide"?
Tue Nov 11, 2008 4:31 pm
Wow, some clever nose art there!
Tue Nov 11, 2008 4:34 pm
Saipan 1944/45. Unit?
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Tue Nov 11, 2008 6:58 pm
Those are 41st BG 7th AF CP
Fri Nov 14, 2008 4:28 pm
Those are 41st BG 7th AF CP
Jack, do you have any further informations/photos?
Fri Nov 14, 2008 5:01 pm
Here's a few shots from the album of a client of mine - I'm currently working on his commission (see sketch below):
USN Catalina pilot Nathan Gordon was awarded the Medal of Honor for his selfless multiple-exposure of his aircraft to Japanese shore batteries, including shutting down his engines several times to enable more rapid reeling in of liferafts, on 15th Feb 44 rescuing several B-25 crews who ditched after a strike on Kavieng. One of the rescued crews, along with 345th BG "Air Apaches" crews, was from the 38th BG/71st BS "Wolfpack". Lt. Smith, my client's dad, was copilot on the ditched 38th BG Mitchell - note the 71st's Disney Big Bad Wolf art:
More on Gordon:
http://www.pacificwrecks.com/people/vet ... ordon.html
71st BS B-25D airborne. The tails are yellow:
A view rearward from Lt. Smith's album as they execute the LGTHOH maneuver as they go feet wet:
My client's dad, still alive, told his son about what he considered his most important mission - and this rough sketch was my interpretation of the event. It has since been approved by the client. To be entitled "Mission of Mercy", the final canvas will depict Lt. William J. "Smitty" Smith (copilot) as he drops critically-needed supplies to Australian coastwatchers on New Britain in Jan 1944. The final canvas will be 24 x 36 inches:
Wade
USN Catalina pilot Nathan Gordon was awarded the Medal of Honor for his selfless multiple-exposure of his aircraft to Japanese shore batteries, including shutting down his engines several times to enable more rapid reeling in of liferafts, on 15th Feb 44 rescuing several B-25 crews who ditched after a strike on Kavieng. One of the rescued crews, along with 345th BG "Air Apaches" crews, was from the 38th BG/71st BS "Wolfpack". Lt. Smith, my client's dad, was copilot on the ditched 38th BG Mitchell - note the 71st's Disney Big Bad Wolf art:
More on Gordon:
http://www.pacificwrecks.com/people/vet ... ordon.html
71st BS B-25D airborne. The tails are yellow:
A view rearward from Lt. Smith's album as they execute the LGTHOH maneuver as they go feet wet:
My client's dad, still alive, told his son about what he considered his most important mission - and this rough sketch was my interpretation of the event. It has since been approved by the client. To be entitled "Mission of Mercy", the final canvas will depict Lt. William J. "Smitty" Smith (copilot) as he drops critically-needed supplies to Australian coastwatchers on New Britain in Jan 1944. The final canvas will be 24 x 36 inches:
Wade
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Fri Nov 14, 2008 5:11 pm
But Wade....the 4th didn't fly B-25s 
Very cool BTW!
Have you ever read the account of Russell "The Professor" Johnson's rescued by a a 5th ERS OA-10 after his 42nd BG B-25J was shot down?
Absolutly amazing! The Cat pilot received the DSC and the AFM cat is in his markings!
Very cool BTW!
Have you ever read the account of Russell "The Professor" Johnson's rescued by a a 5th ERS OA-10 after his 42nd BG B-25J was shot down?
Absolutly amazing! The Cat pilot received the DSC and the AFM cat is in his markings!
Sat Nov 15, 2008 11:07 am
I really appreciate the WWII nose art, especially that which would not happen in today's 'pc' world. Could you imagine the first picture gracing the nose of a present-day A-10????
Re: ?????
Sat Nov 15, 2008 7:04 pm
Jack Cook wrote:But Wade....the 4th didn't fly B-25s
NOW you tell me! Son of a
Wade