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  B-25 Mitchell    
USAAF
5th AF

Aircraft History
Built by North American Aviation (NAA). Constructors Number unknown. Delivered to the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) as B-25 Mitchell model and serial number unknown. Ferried overseas via Hickam Field then across the Pacific to the South West Pacific Area (SWPA).

Wartime History
Assigned to the 5th Air Force (5th AF).

Mission History
This B-25 crashed upside down into Makin Lagoon.

Wreckage
The crash site is in shallow water with one of the landing gear oleo struts sticking out of the water at low tide.

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Last Updated
January 11, 2023

 

Tech Info
B-25

SCUBA
0-15'
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