North American B-25 Mitchell: Over 9,800 Bombers Built During WWII
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The North American B-25 Mitchell was produced from 1941 to 1945, with 9,816 units built, making it the third most-produced bomber of WWII. The B-25J variant dominated production with 4,318 units. The bomber served various military branches, including the US Army Air Corps and the Royal Air Force.
The Doolittle Raid in 1942 highlighted the B-25's adaptability and led to increased production. North American Aviation manufactured over 40,000 aircraft during the war, accounting for 14% of US output. The B-25 contract was canceled in August 1945 after the completion of a final 72 aircraft.
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