WW2 Bomber Flies for the First Time in 15 Years | General Jimmy Doolittle narrates the Famous Raid

After a year of restoration by ATW Aviation a World War Two B-25 " Mitchell " bomber that had sat sad and alone for 15 years in the Arizona desert returned to the skies for the first time on its way to ATW's main facility for final restoration. This Mitchell recently debuted at the Santa Maria Central Coast Airfest airshow under it's new Bare Metal scheme with the new name " Sweet Dreams ".
General Jimmy Doolittle narrates the in-flight portion about the Doolittle Raid that struck Tokyo and marked a significant moral victory for the United States when it needed it the most. Using the B-25 Mitchell to fly off the carrier decks.

ATW Aviation
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Air-to-air footage of the event was captured by aerial DP Scott Slocum and his Aero Media Group.
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AMG's B-25 video:
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Doolittle audio courtesy of the National Museum of the United States Air Force
www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/
0:00 Start-Up
2:54 Takeoff
4:31 General Doolittle on the B-25
10:49 First landing
11:22 List of Airshows '23

[@czoom51]

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[@Av-vd3wk]

Excellent videography!

[@wilmamcdermott3065]

P 38 i think were amazing Planes

[@sess122]

My former father-in-law drove landing craft during the island hopping campaign starting from Australia right into Tokyo Bay and the stories he told were truly inspiring. He always told me that the P-38 Lightning played a big role in the Pacific Campaign, describing how they could outmaneuver the Jap Zeros. Would love to see a P-38 presented the same way as this B-25. Thanks!

[@czoom51]

@@sess122 Thank you for sharing his story; the P-38 certainly holds a special place in the hierarchy of WW2 fighter aircraft. But you don't win wars without the troops on the ground to plant the flag and people like your father-in-law to get them there. I hope you have a pleasant Memorial day and thank you for watching and commenting. It's stories like those that are why we keep these warbirds flying.

[@sess122]

@@czoom51 Thanks for your reply and interest in my father-in-law's experiences. Hope you don't mind sharing this one most intriguing experience of his. Even though he piloted the landing craft for the Navy, he was in the Army. Because he was an expert mechanic, having grown up rebuilding cars and engines he was assigned to be head of his company's motor pool when he went into the Army. When the Navy came up short for landing craft operators he received a special assignment, along with about 3,000 other GI's, to run them. After the Japanese surrender he ended up in Tokyo Harbor/Bay and one day he noticed a number of docked Jap PT Boats. Well, being the "adventurous" guy he was, he grabbed a few of his buddies, hopped on one, started it up and cruised around Tokyo Harbor for a while. Talk about the experience of a lifetime! I once asked him how he managed to get through 4 years of war and he simply said, "I stayed away from the guys who were negative/depressed because they'd drag you down and I always looked for something uplifting/positive as much as possible to do to keep my mind off the war".

[@barryrudge1576]

To see WW2 aircraft in a static display in a museum is one thing but to see them flying is way something else.

[@trespire]

Keeping them flying is the best way to preserve them. Machines are designed to be used, and maintained.

[@dbaider9467]

To hear the flying is the thing. Their noise is unique and lovely and loud and powerful and makes you stop and look up.

[@BadWolf762]

@@dbaider9467 A couple years ago I was standing outside on my acreage and heard the distinct sound of two radials overhead. I had to watch and listen until I could no longer hear the sweet sound. It was far enough away I could not tell if it was a DC-3 or a B-25, but could see it was a twin engine of the correct size.

[@jimcoop5663]

Being aboard during flight is incredible

[@SEllis05]

Riding in them is fun too!

[@xfirehurican]

The average age of a WWII bomber, fighter pilot, and/or crew was ~19 to 20. My father was a 20-yr 'old' pilot when he flew a Marine Corps PBJ (VMB) in the Pacific. Semper Fi, Dad!

[@bahoonies]

It's shocking how very young they were. When I look at old photos I see all those young faces but the eyes are old. They've all seen things no youngster should ever have to see.

[@msh6865]

The Greatest Generation. We owe them so much.

[@flyswryan]

So why are all these bombers on tour, like EAA and Collins Foundation, crewed by geezers? If they want to share history with the public, they should be crewed by kids, so the public would witness just how young our boys were back then, and still are. There are plenty of qualified pilots and mechanics coming out of flight programs and trade schools to make it so.

[@Jon.......]

@@flyswryan Geezers? Maybe because they've survived this long and have paid their dues!

[@flyswryan]

I'm one of those geezers who go out on tour with these old gals, and the public sees us as a bunch of retired old white men who may have paid our dues, just not our country club dues. It would have far more impact if a crew of 19 year olds emerged from the bomber and took care of her.

[@danielklaussen3054]

My father was a B-25 (solid nose) pilot in the s. pacific. Many crazy stories. He loved that plane.

[@warbirdnut9269]

I need to read up on the B-25's use in the Pacific. But from what I've gathered there was some pretty creative uses of the B-25 in theater.

[@Chris75169]

Truly Amazing to see it Fly again ! Thank you to all the Pilots, Mechanics, Engineers and Restorers for dedicating your expertise to putting the plane back in the sky !

[@larrymitchell3502]

Been to many airshows and the National Air & Space Museum in DC. Would 100 times rather see warbirds dusty & oil streaked, smell hot metal, oil, avgas & exhaust and see & hear them in the air than pristine but never to fly again in a museum. Thanks to all the folks who work on 'em, find or make parts, fly' em and those who contribute the green stuff that keeps 'em going. And thank the Lord for letting me be born in the Texas Panhandle in 1948 & getting to learn to fly from & eventually with men of the Greatest Generation. Your faces will stay with me til I go West & see you again.

[@johanneshartman4618]

JOHN 1:1 IN THE BEGINNING WAS THE WORD AND THE WORD WAS WITH GOD AND THE WORD WAS GOD,( SOME LATER IN JOHN , BIBLE) AND THE WORD BECAME FLESH AND DWELT AMONG US,( JESUS IS THE WORD)

[@TheRunereaper]

My Dad was a Navigator/Bomb aimer with 180 sdn. 2nd TAF. He flew 74 ops in both B25's and Mosquitoes but he loved the "Mighty Mitchell". When I asked him why, he said simply, "Because it always got me home old son".

[@alanbanks9474]

Presumably so did the others!

[@jimreilly6933]

These midrange bombers can fly at a fair pace using both engines.

[@robertrodway5678]

Except the Mossy was mightier !

[@jimreilly6933]

@@robertrodway5678 Agree !

[@redr1150r]

In the mid 70's I worked on the some of the last WW2 technology in the US Navy in the forms of the T-28, S-2 and C-1. I consider myself fortunate at having the experience.

[@chrisgardner4222]

I got my aviator wings in April '73. Then did primary in the T-34 at Saufley Field, then basic in the T-28 at Whiting Field, then carrier qualification in the T-28 on the Lexington, then advanced at Corpus Christi in the S-2, and then went to Rosy Roads and flew the C-1 for over three years. As with you, I look back and feel privileged to have had the opportunity to fly vintage WW2 era aircraft.

[@tomburns8148]

My father had over 100 missions in the B-25 Mitchel and earned 7 medals for valor. I actually got to fly in one at Salem Oregon and I couldn’t believe that our brave men could risk their lives in this aircraft. God bless America 🇺🇸! And all our veterans!

[@ralfballweg1286]

Das bei euch alles von Gott gesegnet sein muss !! Entweder man kann was oder man kann nichts … mit irgendeinem Gott wegen dem nur kriege geführt werden hat das nichts zu tun !!

[@ralfballweg1286]

Vor wem verteidigt ihr euch mit eurer riesigen Armee eigentlich?? Oder geht es nur um Amerikas Interessen und Öl ?? Amerika zündet überall nur … von irgendeinem Gott habt ihr nichts gelernt !! … schade ..das Sieger oft nichts lernen !

[@jonnyblayze5149]

What do you mean "you couldn't believe it"?

[@ralfballweg1286]

Ich glaube nicht ! Ich sehe und verstehe !! Eure riesige Armee ist nur der lange Arm der Industrie ! Es geht um Geld Einfluss und Öl ! Merkt ihr das den nicht ?? Die Welt besteht aus anderen Meinungen und anderen Menschen die auch andere Bedürfnisse haben !! Die USA ist der größte Brandstifter seit dem 2 Weltkrieg !!! Und dieses Land soll irgendein Gott schützen ?? Eure Armee ist nichts anderes als eine riesige Gruppe Geologen auf der Suche nach billigem Öl !!

[@peterpulis3460]

My dad had same experience..fought the entire war.

[@mchurch3905]

Living history. As a baby boomer born in 1948 some of my earliest memories were seeing black & white photos in my Grandmothers Colliers Histories of WW ll. These KZbin videos bring back those memories. Thanks for that and thank you to the men who paid for my freedom for 75 years…

[@martinross5521]

Great sentiments from another 1948 model. I spent my earliest years outside in my pram during the summer listening to these sounds. My first word was ´Izzybuzz’ rather than Mum or Dad. Prop aircraft still speak to me 74 years later!

[@bluzzjazz]

The P-38 Lightening was one of my favorites from the WWII era but flying the Mitchell off a carrier was an unbelievably creative accomplishment. Then again, that generation knew how to get things done!

[@JeffreyWilliams-dr7qe]

What did it accomplish?

[@olgreywolf9688]

This was beautiful. Hell of an airplane. As I recall, Vmc was 145. The General and his crews did a miracle and displayed unsurpassed courage and bravery. Thank you men. Everyone of you. We so need a generation of this caliber of men today. Bless you all ....

[@scottw5315]

They are out there greywolf. You just don't see them as the News and Hollywood focus on the scum of the earth. I did twenty in the USMC retiring in 2004. I served with some of the best this country can produce. I doubt the Corps has changed much since then. Hell, the guys spent two decades in Iraq and Afghanistan. They had it just as tough and maybe tougher than our WWII veterans in some areas like Fallujah. Semper fi

[@lawrencemitchell5983]

A B-25 Mitchell with wheels up and at low altitude.....it's a beautiful thing 🫡.

[@bigbelconut]

My uncle was a WWII fighter pilot in the pacific. When he came back to the states he bought a surplus WWII air force trainer and joined the confederate air force. He was able to fly most of the aircraft in there stable at that time. I got to fly with him a lot. I got rides in the B25, B17. B24 and a half a dozen different air planes. I love the B25, and the B17.

[@charlesstein2880]

Since I live at a flight path area, I get air shows often. The best was during daylight and many WW2 planes flew over my farm at low altitude. The B-25s were extremely loud. (2) Higher up , a B-17 flew over, an amazing sight. I waved at a Mustang and the pilot waved his wings back at me. For some strange reason, I thought that "I" had accomplished something and felt good about it.

[@CRSolarice]

6:43 An awesome choice. Aaron Copeland is probably the USA's greatest composer. Truly an iconic American symphony to match the equally iconic B25.

[@stulynn2005]

Thank you ATW for your dedication to saving history

[@rsprockets7846]

how many fit on the HORNET???

[@stulynn2005]

@@rsprockets7846 16

[@stulynn2005]

@@rsprockets7846 The plane I work with has the same engine as well but only one of them. What kind of plane is it

[@glennmorrell4907]

My grandfather joined the army air corps after just one semester of college in 1941. He fought against the Japanese and flew from Guam and other islands that were captured during the island-hopping campaign. He made it back but some of his friends did not. Never talked about it much, all he would say was “my training made the difference”…

[@jupiterlegrand4817]

Man, to hear those engines fire up and then to see it take off with that familiar sound...Darn allergies...my eyes are watering again. God bless the B-25, God bless Jimmy Doolittle and God bless all those boys who are still out there, flying their missions for eternity.

[@stephenrubin6810]

My Dad was a Bombadier/Navigator with the Burma Bridge Busters. Had 76 Missions. He also loved the B-25 and survived a crash landing.

[@EdSmith11]

My grandfather was a pilot in a B-25H, he also survived a crash landing breaking both his ankles and becoming a prisoner of war. Luckily he escaped twice and that’s the reason I am here today.

[@mikehagmaier3949]

The Doolittle narrative audio was a great addition. What those strategists, airmen, and those planes did was legendary. This video really puts it all together - well done!

[@donf3877]

Upon landing in China, and losing ALL the aircraft and quite a few of the crew... Doolittle thought he was going to be court marshaled. Instead, he was awarded the Medal of Honor. And, as usually the case, he said he didn't deserve it (most Medal of Honor don't feel they deserve it). He said he would accept it, for ALL the men on the mission... since they all deserved one. That IS the usual case. Truly a down-to-earth commander the men loved.

[@macjim]

Do you have a link to the documentary that we hear in the background?

[@kentlindmark89]

​@@macjim😊

[@duskintheforest584]

I've been fascinated with aircraft since my days on the farm watching crop duster aces flying old Army surplus bi-planes.

[@lakemarine484]

Thanks for this video. Remembering my father today who was on the USS Ellet DD-398 with Task Force 16 during the Doolittle raid. He said there was a cold drizzle with a stiff breeze when the bombers took flight as he and his fellow sailors cheered them on shouting for revenge. He then became a plank owner of the USS Fletcher 445 "Lucky 13" in June of '42 on its commissioning and saw much action in the Pacific during the war.

[@scottw5315]

Great story!

[@johnmclean6498]

Now THAT'S what I call a first flight video! Excellent...good luck with the restoration. I will be looking forward to more.

[@countrymule9623]

My dad gave his life to the USAF. I remember as a very young tike going flying with him. He joined the AF reserves after he retired from the USAF. We lost him two days before my ninth bd. My mom told me later on that he told her before he left for what was a routine supply mission to Alaska that he wouldn't be back. He took me to every airshow he could and I still get just as excited today as a senior as I was as a kid at them. I'll never get enough of seeing these old planes. Especially when I see one back up in the air. Thanks for sharing a GREAT video!!!!!!!!!

[@finscreenname]

How can the military leave things like this just sitting in the desert? They will never be flown again by the military, are worth millions and millions and the historical value is priceless.

[@KRAZEEIZATION]

The B-25 was a sexy looking aircraft. Anyone remember Johnny Red? A British pilot flying a red Mitchel for the Russians in WW2? It had a modified nose with multiple .50 cal machine guns. It was in Battle Picture Weekly a British comic from the 70s! This video is beautifully shot.

[@unionrdr]

My father built the runways, stacked the bombs, parts, tires, fuel, etc and built the Quonset huts across the Philippines during WW2 as a Navy Seabee. 111th Special Battalion. They took mainly the B25 Mitchell's & B26 Invader bombers. He was always impressed by the B26's hitting the deck at 180MPH as he said. The runways could be short on smaller islands.

[@timcook7730]

I love seeing these old warbirds take off after years of restoration. I’ve helped with several restorations with the CAF. I love to work on these old planes and preserve history. Great video. 🇺🇸

[@derrobbster]

Used to take my kids to the Gathering of the Warbirds in Madera CA years ago. Always amazing to hear those radials start up.

[@TheDeecue]

My favorite bomber by far...the B-25's were beasts...added to the fact their design was badass...every October in Dallas the Commemorative Air Force has their 'Wings over Dallas' show and I love seeing the B-25's, the B-17's and especially 'Fifi'...sadly the CAF lost a B-17 this past year in an air accident. God Bless our aviator's and the men who fought in WW2.

[@heleti0000]

The thrill of watching modern jets - the “shock and awe” of the shear power and sound - is nothing compared with the sound of a WW2 Rotary, Alison or Merlin firing up and running. I actually had tears in my eyes when that motor fired up in clouds of oil residue. Maybe it was memories of growing up next to military airfield in the early 50’s, with the sound of WW2 aircraft still operational and flying overhead and then learning to fly in vintage aircraft ? Thank you for bringing this beauty back to life.

[@j.griffin]

In Germany: “For the 650,000 men under Doolittle's command, (his Eighth Air Force was the largest aerial formation ever assembled) the February 3 bombing of Berlin was to be one of the biggest days of the war. Doolittle was to dispatch 1,437 heavy bombers and 948 fighters to attack the German city that day.” The ground was shaking and so were those Germans!

[@craigpennington1251]

Love that sound of the B-25 Mitchells. B-25 looks absolutely fabulous on a 75" TV screen and surround sound. Thanks so very much for this video.

[@czoom51]

Thank you that was the goal! There was no audio on the original so I had to use archive footage from an airshow.

[@craigpennington1251]

You are welcome.

[@bryanbrookes6366]

What an amazing event , imagine been in one of those bombers hitting Tokyo. The airmen during WWII deserve the upmost praise for their heroism

[@sonora108]

The amount of maintenance it must of taken to get that airplane flying again must have been something. Never the less absolutely beautiful to see it get airborne and gear up. Bravo Zulu to all involved.

[@brianwillson9567]

What a beauty. Congratulations to all involved.

[@georgecook5152]

Love the B-25. You guys have done a great job restoring that beautiful airplane....

[@davidpirtle1076]

Phenomenal air to air footage. Wonderful to see it in the air again.

[@parrotraiser6541]

It's always good to see another warbird revived. very appropriate to a Memorial Day weekend.

[@pipersall6761]

EXCELLENT! Thanks to all involved in this beautiful bird flying again!

[@steves7896]

I really like how you put this all together, the audio overlay of Doolittle and the graceful fly-along images of that beautiful bird. Mitchells are so esthetically pleasing with great lines, the twin rudders and engines are what really make it look so good!

[@johnq.public5911]

Beautiful B25 Mitchell craft used in the flight over Japan!

[@warbirdnut9269]

One cannot have too many flight worthy B-25s.

[@joeretired4552]

Beautiful, wonderful, America at its best time. America gave so many lives to ensure this world was safe from evil. God Bless All you folks that gave.

[@kiereluurs1243]

There is no 'god'. Now you know.

[@joeretired4552]

@@kiereluurs1243 Yes, yes there is. Your eyes are open wide shut. Thanks for your comment.

[@markhepworth]

@@joeretired4552 Come on Joe,don’t be silly,it’s fine if you want to believe the fairytales...but don’t expect grown adults to do the same.

[@JohnViinalass-lc1ow]

...one flies from Hamilton, Ontario...I halted choring to watch the flights...no mistaking the throaty roar of those big Pratts!...I think they were Pratts!...smashing vignette...Generals Doolittle, Twooey and another majestic pilot started the U. S. A. F. efforts over Europe and Africa, too...good to hear his voice recount that acme exploit of the United States of America!...thank you for this post...

[@gibwest4968]

My father, farm boy from S. Georgia was drafted into the Army Air Force and made into a mechanic. I asked him his favorite plane, ;" the B 25 ". I asked why and he answered simply " It got our boys back home ".

[@OldPapaBear]

Thank you for sharing this video. The B-25 has been my favorite bomber for as long as I can remember. The footage of the aircraft flying is excellent. Mesmerized.

[@ripvanwinkle2002]

the aircraft of the 1930-1950 period had some of the most beautiful and moving designs. there will never be another era like it to see ANY aircraft from that period restored and running and flying, is pure joy.

[@erobed4565]

The sound of a radial engine is unmistakable and music to my ears!

[@lav3110]

Love the ground picture with pilots arm resting out of the window

[@D.J.Trump2024MAGA]

The sound of any of those ww2 birds is awesome

[@brianwaskow5910]

The sound and smell of freedom.

[@tomnekuda3818]

The Mitchell Bomber is a beautiful and majestic little plane. It is hard to believe the short take-off distance they used.

[@voraciousreader3341]

The sound of the plane on the ground and in flight is far more arresting to me than simply the vision of its beauty. I have no idea why I’m so emotionally attached to WWII planes….my dad fought with the Marines on several islands, so that doesn’t explain it. I’ve never had the urge to learn to fly, either. Who knows, maybe I was a WWII pilot before my present incarnation, lol!

[@dragonmeddler2152]

Beautiful footage of a very great warbird. Thank you for your initial restoration and best wishes for sufficient fundraising to fully bring this Mitchell back to her factory fresh splendor. Thanks also for the thoughtful video production. Fanfare for the Common Man was the best possible musical tribute for this fighting airplane and her crews throughout WWII.

[@dalemihocik4732]

Incredible footage of flight! Thanks so much for sharing.

[@fsj197811]

So good to see another one back in the air. Thanks for sharing.

[@ronjessie8194]

Seeing those old planes still flying is just amazing. Hearing the story about that Tokyo mission just gives me goose bumps. Thanks for the video.

[@baywolf5245]

that thing is beautiful in flight. good job and great tribute on this memorial day

[@sess122]

Just imagine seeing and hearing a whole formation of them flying overhead on the way to a bombing mission! How COOL!

[@petermorin2045]

Thank you ATW for your dedication and care to this rare survivor of WWII history. These warbirds are a huge part of our nation's legacy.

[@jackmcgill3150]

That is just too awesome,, the b25 and the b17 gets me every time. Thank you for this video.

[@carl1398]

Absolutely amazing video & the Doolittle commentary, thank you to all those involved - Lest We Forget ✌🙏🇦🇺

[@Lambykin]

Great to see another war-time aircraft in the air again. I'm more of a car guy, but there's something about the old warbirds that I enjoy. I don't live too far from the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum - it's home to the only flying Lancaster bomber in Canada, and only one of two in the world that are air-worthy. It flies overhead frequently during the summer, and there's no mistaking what's in the sky when you can't see it. Too bad it costs an arm & a leg to fly in it. When it's on display in the hangar at the museum, they allow everyone to get close to it (without actually climbing in it). Lots of history with the Lancaster, and other war-time planes in the museum. Good luck with the final restoration of your B-25!

[@robertcieslak1861]

After the war, the Missouri ANG flew B-25's and P-51's out of Lambert Field in St. Louis. I lived 4 miles under the approach path to runway 27. It was a sight and sound never to be forgotten. When I was in ROTC at Parks College in Cahokia, IL, the Air Force gave us demo flights in the B-25 every month at Scott AFB. After I graduated I never had the opportunity to fly in one as part of the crew. But the memory will always be there.

[@P51]

INCREDIBLE aerial footage!

[@randallisaeff1876]

Thank you for this excellent video. My son and I love seeing WWII aircraft fly; can’t wait to share this with him. Great job!

[@robertmatch6550]

"30 Seconds Over Tokyo" a very well done movie made during the War. Stays close to events and lots of scenes with real B-25s including some film footage taken by a crewman during the raid.

[@davidtaylor195]

Agree about accuracy. They used film cuts of US Steel factory in Gary,In as the "targets" of the mission. My Grandfather worked there, and my Uncle flew a B25 later over New Guniea. He was MIA for over 58 years till recovered and repatraited in 1998. Entire crew accounted for now rest in Arlington Cemetery.

[@whisthpo]

Absolutely Fantastic Production!

[@chrisloomis1489]

Beautiful video , and the words of Col. Dolittle are deeply inspiring.

[@paulbotha3249]

Hats of to everyone involved, then finished it of with some great camera work. Brilliant.Thank you.

[@p.s.6021]

Good job 👍 congratulations from french Navy carrier 🇨🇵 to you for this Beautiful restauration 🤙

[@w4cky7]

Great video! Thanks for letting me hear the juicy parts in just "raw" audio. My most favorite plane from WW2. I have been very blessed to be able to take a ride one some years ago.

[@LuckyHeather1711]

Thankyou so much for sharing this

[@charlesharper7292]

It's like those old radials never die. They just go into hibernation. 🇺🇸⚔️🍕🍺👍👍

[@danodamano2581]

Those wings must have missed the feel of airstream to produce lift. The cool air over the desert, humming along with the vibrations from roaring engines inflight finally free of the dusty dirt.

[@citadel9611]

Great camera work on this video. It's so awesome to see these planes fly again.

[@jeanclaudedamamme9874]

It is moving to look at this aircraft taking to the sky again for a new life. Beautiful shots. Thank you from France for posting.

[@esmenhamaire6398]

Thank you, it's been so lovely to see (and hear!) a real B25 in flight! It's one of my favourite American planes of that era.I used to take part in games at the serious end of MMO WW2 flight sims, mainly flying twin-engined bombers, and mainly for the Axis (because so few players wanted to fly Axis initially, but you cant have air combat with no opposition to fight!) After flying Ju88's in simulation for a while, when I first needed to fly in a B25 for the Allies, wow! What a plane! To someone used to Ju88's, the performance of the B25 was wonderful, and the plane had just as much character (some of the other American twin engined bombers... - theyre excellent aircraft, but I never bonded with them like I did the B25). Thank you, ATW Aviation, for bringing a B25 back to flightworthy status, and thank you this channel for showing this video! 🙂

[@crazycaseyscustoms]

Thank you for sharing. My Great Uncle flew these in the Pacific Theater (69th BS), and later privately for Mr. Hughes. I’ve always been enamored with this machine. Awesome to see one in the air!

[@ronlafitte6864]

Ihad chill bumps all through this video. What a beautiful sight! Thank you for sharing this wonderful journey with us!

[@cristianabarsuglia629]

Beautiful flight footage! Gen. Doolittle's accompanying account of the raid really underlines the importance of preserving such magnificent aircraft. My great-uncle, Thomas C. "Tom" Griffin, was the navigator aboard one of the B-25s on Doolittle's Raid. He passed away 10 years ago, one of the last of the 80 men still living.

[@andrewlewis3486]

Awesome! Thank you.

[@martinross5521]

Fabulous video and a wonderful restoration, congratulations to everyone involved. Remembering with gratitude all those, including my stepfather, who gave their lives so we could live in peace…

[@tomtom9879]

AMAZING video. Thanks for sharing!! 😀

[@mitoys3628]

I flew the B-25's as a AirForce Cadet in 1955. Great Bird. Loved it.

[@areyoulying4937]

Fantastic video! Great flying footage. Would love to see more of this aircraft!

[@kevinheard8364]

Just a wonderful video..... thanks to all for their efforts

[@chrispierdominici3891]

Glad to see this beauty flying and on its way to final restoration!

[@DragonNo1]

Beautifully done video! Thank you!

[@rickeymitchell8620]

This is our heritage and their legacy. I am proud these memories are being kept alive and the old warbirds are kept flyable. To see this airplane leave the ground and fly stately along made my heart swell with pride. Excellent job gentlemen!

[@mummificationpls]

I was part of the 50th year anniversary of the Doolittle Raid on board the USS Ranger CV-61.

[@analystanalyst7652]

My father was part of the B-25 program at North American and used to fly in Dutch Kindelberger’s NA 40-2165 with Tex LaGrone at the controls, when they went to different factories, leaving out of Mines Field, which is now LAX. He saw two young Army pilots nose one in, when they tried some fancy flying over the field; so I heard and not too much more than that. His cousin flew right seat in one of Kenny’s B-25’s and, fortunately, I got to meet Dick Cole, so the B-25 has always been around my family in memory and on Kodak color slides. I still have a North American factory issued and framed color photo of a green B-25, with the red propellor line on its side, over a mountain range someplace. The Doolittle Raid forced the Japs into Midway, it had a greater impact than the 1 ton per plane. It is one helluva plane. Thanks for putting another one where it belongs, in the air.

[@GRAHAM1514]

Fantastic video and well done to the restoration team !

[@happycamper5213]

Probably one of the B-25s that was used in Catch 22. When filming in Mexico they had enough airplanes to be considered the 6th largest in the world.

[@czoom51]

You can thank that movie for saving all the B-25s you see today. Excellent observation!

[@happycamper5213]

@@czoom51 I know a guy who grew up with two of them in his backyard!

[@metatechhd]

✈🎥👏 "There's something truly captivating about witnessing WW2 aircraft in flight, far beyond their static display in museums. The sheer power and grace they possess while soaring through the skies is a whole different experience. It adds a whole new dimension to understanding their historical significance. This video, with the narration by Gen. Doolittle, brings an extra layer of authenticity and intrigue. It's amazing to see a bomber that sat in the desert for 15 years come to life again. Truly remarkable!"

[@MadMax0331]

Great footage of a great Airplane! Welcome back beautiful!

[@trucker0317]

My 2 most favorite planes...The B25 Mitchell and the F4U Corsair, Have to love them bent winged birds.....Thanks for getting this priceless piece of history back into the air where she belongs. It was always my dream to own one myself. But at 61 almost 62 now, i know that wont happen.....BUT AS LONG AS THEIR ARE MUSEUMS LIKE, ATW, THE COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE, THE PLANES OF FAME, And so many others keeping these parts of history alive, i know i will always be able to go and see them in shows and in the museums.

[@maljohn6584]

FANTASTIC a proud moment to all CONCERNED and everyone that soar this BEAUTIFUL moment Of AVIATION.

[@ethanandresen8794]

It's amazing to see one of those things still be able to fly. My great-grandfather was the bombardier in a B-25 Mitchell in the Atlantic theater. he was shot down over Germany, and taken as a POW. he was released in 1945 and came back home and had a family.

[@10OZDuster]

Amazing film work on this piece. thanks for all the hard work while we just sit watch and enjoy this masterpiece !!!!