The B-25 Mitchell is the only U.S. military aircraft to be named for a specific person, in this case General Billy Mitchell, a pioneer of military aviation. The B-25 was a prolific World War II medium bomber, with nearly 10,000 units built, suitable for both strategic bombing and tactical support. The B-25 was also the aircraft of choice for the famous Doolittle Raid, during which sixteen bombers launched from the carrier USS Hornet, bombed targets in Japan, and landed in China. The raid was launched as an immediate retaliation to the attack on Pearl Harbor, and while it was not particularly damaging to Japan, it was a tremendous and much-needed morale boost for the American people. Any collector or enthusiast will treasure such a finely crafted commemorative piece as this model. About Toys and Models Corporation Since 1982, Toys and Models has created exquisitely detailed, historically accurate replicas of aircraft. New technology and materials combined with painstaking detail ensure that when you purchase a model from Toys and Models, you"ll admire it for years to come. Toys and Models is located in Mahwah, New Jersey. * World War II allied medium bomber * Propeller-driven aircraft, two engine * Painted wood construction * Scale: 1/48 * Operators: U.S. Army Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, Allied Air Forces * Time in operation: 1941-1979 (Indonesia * World War II era * Manufacturers: North American * Length: 13.5 inches * Wingspan: 16.5 inches