19th August marks the 80th anniversary of the first flight of the North American B-25 Mitchell. To mark the occasion, we've put together a little quiz all about this formidable aircraft to test you on your knowledge!
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Question 1
In what year was the design request for a new medium bomber - which would ultimately become the B-25 Mitchell - released by the United States Air Corps?
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Question 2
What was the name of the US General after whom the B-25 was named?
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Question 3
What was the makeup of crew members required to operate the B-25H?
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Question 4
Which of the following countries had the most B-25s?
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Question 5
In July 1945, a B-25 crashed into one of the world's most iconic structures. What was it?
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Question 6
Some variants of the B-25 were equipped with the same cannon as the M-4 Sherman tank. What size calibre of round was used in these cannon?
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Question 7
During the 'Doolittle Raid', which aircraft carrier did the B-25s take off from?
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Question 8
The F-10 variant of the B-25 was specifically designed for what role?
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Question 9
How many B-25 Mitchells were built?
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Question 10
What aircraft was the B-25 most notably developed into?
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