Pacific Profiles Volume 14

Allied Bombers: B-25 Mitchell series Australia, New Guinea and the Solomons 1942-1945

by Michael Claringbould

Series: Pacific Profiles

Imprint: Avonmore Books

136 Pages, 6.9 x 9.8 in

Paperback
9780645700473
May 2024
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$42.95

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Never before have Pacific Mitchells and their colorful markings been illustrated with such breadth, accuracy and detail.

The Pacific Profiles series presents the most accurate WWII profiles of Allied and Japanese aircraft which served throughout Australia, New Guinea the South Pacific. This Volume 14 covers those B-25, PBJ & F-10 Mitchell models which served in these theaters from March 1942 until the end of the war. Mitchells served a total of 21 USAAF bomber and reconnaissance squadrons, plus others were operated by the USMC, RAAF and NEIAF.

Most profiles are presented for the first time, alongside markings derivations, including squadron heraldry and codes. Until now there has been a paucity of markings material about many of these units. Each profile is supported by photos and/or documentation, along with a brief history of each aircraft. Wide-ranging primary reference material is cited including assignment data, wreck reports, squadron records, color photography, maintenance logs, diaries and factory markings specifications. A brief summary history of each unit and associated markings rationale accompanies the text.

The author is world-renowned for his expertise on the Pacific air war. Never before have Pacific Mitchells and their colorful markings been illustrated with such breadth, accuracy and detail.

About the Author
Glossary and Abbreviations
Introduction
Chapter 1 Markings and Technical Notes
Chapter 2 Commander’s B-25s
Chapter 3 No. 18 (NEIAF) Squadron
Chapter 4 3rd Bombardment Group & 8th Bombardment Squadron
Chapter 5 13th Bombardment Squadron “The Grim Reapers”
Chapter 6 90th Bombardment Squadron
Chapter 7 18th Combat Mapping Squadron
Chapter 8 22nd Bombardment Group & 2nd Bombardment Squadron
Chapter 9 33rd Bombardment Squadron
Chapter 10 408th Bombardment Squadron
Chapter 11 38th Bombardment Group & 71st Bombardment Squadron
Chapter 12 405th Bombardment Squadron “The Green Dragons”
Chapter 13 822nd Bombardment Squadron “The Black Panthers”
Chapter 14 823rd Bombardment Squadron
Chapter 15 17th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron “The Wreckoneers”
Chapter 16 345th Bombardment Group & 498th Bombardment Squadron
Chapter 17 499th Bombardment Squadron “Bats Outa Hell”
Chapter 18 500th Bombardment Squadron “Rough Raiders”
Chapter 19 501st Bombardment Squadron “The Black Panthers”
Chapter 20 69th Bombardment Squadron
Chapter 21 70th Bombardment Squadron
Chapter 22 75th Bombardment Squadron
Chapter 23 100th Bombardment Squadron
Chapter 24 390th Bombardment Squadron
Chapter 25 Miscellaneous USAAF Mitchells
Chapter 26 USMC PBJ Squadrons
Chapter 27 No. 2 Squadron RAAF
Chapter 28 Mortimer’s Many Lives
Sources & Acknowledgements
Index of Names

Raised in Port Moresby, Michael Claringbould is a globally recognized expert on the New Guinea air war and Japanese aviation in particular.

“[A]nother fine volume in the series… you'll find all sorts of nose art: dragons, wolves, ducks, beavers, panthers, falcons, tigers, text, and pin-ups.” ~Historical Miniatures Gaming Society

"Just about every aircraft in this book have nose art; between the photos and colorful profiles, this alone is worth the price of admission." ~IPMS/USA

“It all makes for a superb reference book for the modeler and enthusiast and well worth the price of admission. I very much like this series and look forward to each new volume. Most highly recommended.” ~ModelingMadness.Com