The Snapshots in Time Collection
North American B-25 Mitchell Medium Bomber, Factory Photograph, North American Aviation Inglewood Plant
This factory publicity photograph, stamped by the North American Aviation Photographic Department in Inglewood, California, shows a B-25 Mitchell medium bomber shortly after production. The B-25's fully glazed nose section provided visibility for the bombardier, while its twin tail configuration gave the aircraft distinctive stability characteristics. Manufacturer photographs like this one were used for technical documentation, press releases, and Army Air Forces acceptance records during and after World War II. Project: 218468