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Posted: Saturday, August 09, 2014 - 05:07 AM UTC
Every Summer, the Arizona Wing of the Commemorative Air Force sends their B-25 Maid in the Shade out to tour North America. Aeroscale Roving Reporter Jessica Cooper caught up with the Maid at Boundary Bay Airport.
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Massachusetts, United States
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Posted: Saturday, August 09, 2014 - 10:50 AM UTC
Great article Jessica! The B-25 is my all time favorite warbird. The Collins Foundation used to bring their bombers around for rides every year, A B-24, B-25 and B-17. The B-25 [Tondelayo] was a real hotrod. Short fast take offs and steep dives and recoveries were standard fare. Compared to the bigger bombers it could really rattle your nerves. If you ever have an opportunity to catch a ride in one, don't pass it up.
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Posted: Monday, August 11, 2014 - 06:48 AM UTC
Nice one Jessie!
A really informative article and a great set of walkaround photos. With several Mitchells in my Stash, I've bookmarked this as a reference.
All the best
Rowan
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Posted: Tuesday, August 12, 2014 - 10:58 AM UTC
Saw this bird when it came to Colorado a couple years ago. Beautiful. I love a good B-25.