{"product_id":"north-american-b-25c-d-mitchell-airfix","title":"Bolt Action: USA - North American B-25C\/D Mitchell - Airfix","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNorth American B-25C\/D Mitchell - Airfix\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe role of medium bomber proved to be one of the most crucial during the Second World War and after something of a challenging service introduction, the North American B-25 Mitchell developed into a highly successful aircraft. Seeing service in every theatre of operation, the B-25 was the most versatile aircraft of its type, fulfilling a multitude of tactical roles in many different operating environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArguably, the most famous action involving the North American B-25 Mitchell came just after 8am on 18th April 1942, when sixteen of the bombers lifted off the relatively short deck of USS Hornet and set course for Japan. Intended as a strike at the heart of the Japanese Empire who had infamously attacked the US Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor, this audacious and heroic raid illustrated the resolve of the American people and the determination of their military forces to strive for victory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe early B-25B aircraft used on the Doolittle Raid performed well, but were already in the process of being upgraded. The later C\/D model (different letters were used to denote the manufacturer) proved to be the definitive version of this extremely effective medium bomber and was the first truly mass produced version of the aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn extremely rugged and versatile aircraft, the Mitchell saw service as an anti-submarine patrol aircraft off the coast of Florida and as a strike bomber in the deserts of North Africa, proving successful at both. Some of the later versions of the B-25 became the most heavily armed aircraft of the war, with no less than 18 machine guns and an array of other offensive weaponry. With a solid nose housing 8 heavy guns, these aircraft were lethal gunships, capable of destroying anything in its line of fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are few amongst us at Warlord Games who didn't begin our modelling journeys with an Airfix kit or two. As well as kindling fond memories, these aircraft make for ideal markers to represent airstrikes in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBolt Action\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, adding an extra level of immersion to your games.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes: Plastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"\u003eModels supplied unassembled and unpainted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warlord Games\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGame System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bolt Action\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFaction:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStock Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf this item is not currently in stock at time of order, we will order it for you as a \u003cstrong\u003eDirect Order\u003c\/strong\u003e from Warlord Games.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect Order items are sourced directly from the manufacturer on your behalf. Delivery times may be longer than standard in-stock items and can vary depending on supplier availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e If your order includes a Direct Order item, these items may ship separately from in-stock products.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warlord Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57784905826685,"sku":"A06015A","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5162\/3999\/files\/a06015a_1.jpg?v=1774172308","url":"https:\/\/battlecitygames.co.uk\/products\/north-american-b-25c-d-mitchell-airfix","provider":"Battle City Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}