![]() ![]() In 1946 she was modified by Hayes and re-designated as a TB-25N. She was originally assigned to the 12th Air Force in Italy and returned to the US in July 1945 after which the bomber was stored at South Plains (TX). The bomber was built as a B-25J-15-NC with serial 44-28938 (construction number 108-33263) and delivered to the USAAF on 9 August 1944. ![]() The accident reportedly occurred as the bird was making its way back from having been off-loaded in San Diego. Hoisted aboard the ship in San Diego, the mighty Mitchell took part in The 75th Commemoration of the End of WWII event and then came back across the Pacific the same way. Old Glory was one of the birds that was transported to Hawaii aboard the USS Essex. Investigators have stated the cause of the crash was a mechanical failure. B-25 Down In CALIF., Three On Board Injured ![]()
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