North American B-25 Mitchell Union Jack Rocks Glass

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The North American B-25 Mitchell served with the Royal Air Force (RAF) primarily under the Lend-Lease programme during World War II. The RAF received around 900 B-25s, designating them Mitchell Mk I, Mk II, and Mk III depending on variant. Initially used for training, the Mitchell soon saw frontline service in medium bomber roles. The aircraft was especially active with No. 2 Group, RAF Bomber Command, and later with Second Tactical Air Force for precision bombing in occupied Europe.

RAF Mitchells were employed in daylight raids against transportation hubs, V-weapon sites, and German coastal defences. Crewed by five or six airmen, the B-25 was appreciated for its ruggedness, good visibility, and stable bombing platform. Key squadrons included No. 98, 180, 226, and 320 (Dutch) Squadrons, operating mainly from airfields in southern England and, post-D-Day, from advanced bases in Europe. Unlike the USAAF, which used the B-25 heavily in the Pacific, the RAF deployed it mostly over Western Europe.

The last B-25s were phased out by the RAF shortly after the war. Despite being overshadowed by RAF-native bombers, the Mitchell played a valuable niche role in precision tactical bombing.