Historic B-25J Bomber Landing

Airbase Arizona of the Commemorative Air Force flew their B-25J bomber, "Maid in the Shade", to the Shelby County Airport (KEET) on Sunday, May 12, 2024. The aircraft is in town for the Flying Legends of Victory Tour and is being hosted by the Commemorative Air Force Birmingham Escadrille Unit.
Information of the B-25J per the Airbase Arizona website:
www.azcaf.org/plane/b-25j-mit...
General Characteristics
Type: Medium Bomber
Manufacturer: North American Aviation
Maiden Flight: 19 August 1940
Introduced: 1941
Theater of War: World War II
Number Produced: 9,984
Status: Retired 1979 (last country to operate: Indonesia)
Dimensions
Crew: 6
Wingspan: 67 ft 6 in
Length: 52 ft 11 in
Height: 17 ft 7 in
Empty Weight: 21,120 lbs
Max Takeoff Weight: 41,800 lbs
Performance
Power Plant: (2) Wright R-2600-35 “Cyclone” 14-cylinder radials
Horsepower: 1,700 hp (each)
Maximum Speed: 239 knots (275 mph)
Service Ceiling: 25,000 ft
Rate of Climb: 790 ft/min
Range: 1,170 nm (1,350 mi)
Armament
Guns:
(1) 0.50 in (12.7 mm) machine gun in nose
(4) 0.50 in (12.7 mm) machine guns in “blisters” below cockpit
(2) 0.50 in (12.7 mm) machine guns in dorsal turret
(2) 0.50 in (12.7 mm) machine guns in tail turret
(2) 0.50 in (12.7 mm) machine guns in waist section (one on each side)
Rockets (Optional):
(8) 5 in (127 mm) unguided rockets under outer wings
Payload:
5,000 lbs of bombs
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[@MrStoney61]

Just BEAUTIFULL!

[@ColvinsAviation.]

Very rare catch Brian !

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Sure is!

[@ColvinsAviation.]

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[@MarkusofAtlantis]

That's my girl! See you in July MITS!

[@bjornmclir5015]

Great video, i just saw this B25 in arizona in april.

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Very cool!