Academy Plastic Model Kit

North American B-25D Pacific Theatre (1/48)

The Academy 1/48 North American B-25D Mitchell kit depicts the iconic medium bomber as flown in the Pacific Theatre during WWII. With three historically significant marking options and detailed parts, this kit allows modellers to recreate the rugged bomber that played a vital role in island-hopping campaigns.

• 1/48 scale plastic model kit
• Marking options for three aircraft:
  • 41-30024 “Red Wrath”
  • 41-30669 “Tondelayo”
  • 41-30026 “Near Miss” / “Hilda”
• Service: Pacific Theatre, New Guinea 1943–44
• Detailed fuselage, engines, and cockpit interior
• Authentic panel lines and surface detailing

History: The North American B-25 Mitchell was a versatile medium bomber that saw extensive service in every theatre of WWII. The B-25D variant was particularly active in the Pacific, where its durability and firepower were tested in harsh conditions against entrenched Japanese positions. Aircraft such as “Tondelayo” gained fame for surviving heavy damage and returning safely, demonstrating the rugged reliability of the design. With its distinctive twin-engine layout and ability to deliver precision strikes on shipping, airfields, and ground targets, the B-25 became one of the most respected bombers of its era.