PTO - Pacific Theater Operations - 38th Bombardment Group B-25 Mitchell photo gallery

 5AF 38BG Sun Setters come in low on a strafing run at Zamboanga Mindanao Philippines 1945 NA318

Photo description: While bombs were still bursting the 5th AF "Sun Setters" come in low on a strafing run at Zamboanga, Mindanao, in the Philippines. Zamboanga was one of the Jap-held ports pounded to prevent their being used for sending troops or supplies to Leyte. (U.S. Air Force Number 58219AC)

Photo Source: National Archives Identifier NAID: 204952481 Local ID: 342-FH-3A31354-58219AC

 B-25 Mitchell 38BG Scat undergoing engine change at Garbutt Field Townsville Australia 11th Nov 1942 NA637

Photo description: Mechanics of the 38th Bomb Group replace a motor of the North American B-25 "Scat" at Garbutt Air Field, Townsville, Australia. 11 November 1942. (U.S. Air Force Number 77814AC)

Photo Source: National Archives Identifier NAID: 204948789 Local ID: 342-FH-3A29920-77814AC

 41-29692 B-25D Mitchell 5AF 38BG71BS Torrid Tessie the Terror later trfd 417BG673BS lost 22nd May 1944 NA630

Photo description:North American B-25 Revetment, note the overhead camouflage. (U.S. Air Force Number 23387AC)

Wartime History Assigned to the 5th Air Force (5th AF), 38th Bombardment Group (38th BG) "Sun Setters", 71st Bombardment Squadron (71st BS) "The Wolf Pack". Nicknamed "Torrid Tessie The Terror" in capital block letters with "The Terror" in double quotation marks with the nose art of Walt Disney's Big Bad Wolf's head inside a white circle, the motif of the 71st BS. Converted into a B-25D-1 strafer version by the 4th Air Depot at Garbutt Field in Townsville. Later, assigned to the 417th Bombardment Group (417th BG) "Sky Lancers", 673rd Bombardment Squadron (673rd BS) "Flying Cowboys". This plane retained the prior nickname and was used as a transport with the armament removed. When lost engines R-2600-13 serial numbers 43-24328 and 43-37389.

Mission History:On May 22, 1944 at 2:25pm took off from Nadzab Airfield piloted by 1st Lt Edward V. Atwell, Jr. on an administrative flight bound for Saidor Airfield. The weather was cumulus clouds with tops up to 18,000' with bases on the ranges and visibility of 20 miles. When this aircraft failed to arrive it was officially declared Missing In Action (MIA).

 Wreckage: In fact, this plane crashed in the Saruwaged Range between Erap River and Sorop River, north-northwest of Mount Sayapomia at roughly 9,500' elevation.

Further Information: https://pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/b-25/41-29692.html
Photo Source: National Archives Identifier NAID: 204954925 Local ID: 342-FH-3A32258-23387AC

 41-12905 B-25C Mitchell 5AF 38BG405BS Tokyo Sleeper flew 136 missions Port Moresby New Guinea NA664

Photo description: 38BG405BS Sun Setter (Green Dragons) Name:Tokyo Sleeper Originally named Row Binder II, Tokyo Sleeper flew 136 missions before she was retired in March 1944. She then served as a fatcat with the 38BG71BS Sun Setter but was written off on 25th June 1944 at Mokmer Drome, Biak, during a landing accident. “Each of the above Mitchells had by this stage of the war flown well over 700 total hours. This valiant quartet saw practically the whole war in New Guinea. The only action they missed was due to engine changes, maintenance, modifications, or repair from battle wounds. The 38BG was the first medium Bomb Group to be permanently stationed in New Guinea. Their activities started with the bombing of the Wairopi (Pigdin for 'Wire Rope') Bridge and enemy trails at Soputa, thus taking an active and almost daily participation in the Buna campaign. In late 1942 these planes would often make single ship armed recconnaissnace missions along the north coast of New Guinea, through the Vitiaz Straits to take a peek at Cape Gloucester, then down the south coast of New Britain as far as Gasmata. Then they would turn and make a run for home, for all this territory was strictly Japan's back yard at that time, and the dreaded Owen Stanley Mountains with clouds full of rocks still had to be crossed. In December 1942 the action was largely against Buna, and Buna was 'hot'. There was a well-known Japanese gunner on the south side of the sea end of Buna strip that the 38BG crews all called 'Buna Bob', and he was the most accurate gunner on the field. Seldom would the 38BG planes return without indiscriminate souvenirs of Buna, gifts from 'Buna Bob'.(U.S. Air Force Number 3A45608)

Photo Source: National Archives Identifier NAID: 204991077 Local ID: 342-FH-3A45608-3A45608

 41-12908 B-25C Mitchell 5AF 38BG405BS Mavourneen flew 96 missions at Port Moresby New Guinea NA665

Photo description: 38BG405BS-71BS Sun Setter Name: Mavourneen 95 Combat Missions, 363 Combat Hours. Each of the above Mitchells had by this stage of the war flown well over 700 total hours. This valiant quartet saw practically the whole war in New Guinea. The only action they missed was due to engine changes, maintenance, modifications, or repair from battle wounds. The 38BG was the first medium Bomb Group to be permanently stationed in New Guinea. Their activities started with the bombing of the Wairopi (Pigdin for 'Wire Rope') Bridge and enemy trails at Soputa, thus taking an active and almost daily participation in the Buna campaign. In late 1942 these planes would often make single ship armed recconnaissnace missions along the north coast of New Guinea, through the Vitiaz Straits to take a peek at Cape Gloucester, then down the south coast of New Britain as far as Gasmata. Then they would turn and make a run for home, for all this territory was strictly Japan's back yard at that time, and the dreaded Owen Stanley Mountains with clouds full of rocks still had to be crossed. In December 1942 the action was largely against Buna, and Buna was 'hot'. There was a well-known Japanese gunner on the south side of the sea end of Buna strip that the 38th BG crews all called 'Buna Bob', and he was the most accurate gunner on the field. Seldom would the 38BG planes return without indiscriminate souvenirs of Buna, gifts from 'Buna Bob'. condemned Nov 16, 1944. (U.S. Air Force Number 3A45609)

Photo Source: National Archives Identifier NAID: 204991079 Local ID: 342-FH-3A45609-3A45609

 B-25C Mitchell 5AF 38BG405BS Outlaw at Port Moresby New Guinea NA666

Photo description: North American B-25 0UTLAW of the 38th Bomb Group at Port Moresby, Papua, New Guinea* (U.S. Air Force Number 3A45610)

Photo Source: National Archives Identifier NAID: 204991081 Local ID: 342-FH-3A45610-3A45610

 41-30183 B-25C Mitchell 5AF 38BG405BS Lucky Star at Port Moresby New Guinea NA667

Photo description: North American B-25 "LUCKY STAR" of the 38th Bomb Group at Port Moresby, Papua, New Guinea, (U.S. Air Force Number 3A45611) 41-30183 "Lucky Star" (38th BG 405th BS) lost on 16 oct 43, ditched in Pacific (MACR 901) 5 KIA (Spencer Moore pilot, Reese copilot, Woodson bombardier-navigator, Charlie Moore radio, Wallace engineer)

Photo Source: National Archives Identifier NAID: 204991083 Local ID: 342-FH-3A45611-3A45611

 41-12904 B-25C Mitchell 5AF 38BG71BS Half Pound Mary at Port Moresby New Guinea NA668

Photo description: (U.S. Air Force Number 3A45612) 41-12904 "Half Pound Mary" (38th BG 71st BS) crashed on 8 april 43 in Australia

Photo Source: National Archives Identifier NAID: 204991085 Local ID: 342-FH-3A45612-3A45612

 43-28145 B-25J Mitchell 5AF 38BG71BS based at Lingayen Philippines 1945 Eduard 0A-0B

Image description: The "Sunsetters", as was the 38th Bombardment Group known, consisted of four squadrons, of which the 71 st BS was nicknamed "Wolf Pack". Tis aircraft is known in two marking states, as it originally sported smaller wolf head painted on the nose and no bombing mission marks under the cockpit. Later the wolf head was changed for bigger one and marks indicating 106 missions were added. Originally, the side gun packs were fitted, known photos of the later state of marking show they had been removed. The decals of this marking option refer to the early version. Unfortunately, not too much is known about this aircraft. There was nothing found about it in the squadron's official records, as many mission reports do not specify the aircraft participating. There is also uncertainty about the color of the Estrallita inscription as well as of the wolf's head, as it was usually painted either brown or dark gray. We tend to believe it was brown in this case. Regarding the Estrallita sign we offer green and red option to choose from...

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 43-28136 B-25J Mitchell 5AF 38BG71BS at Luzon Philippines 1945 Eduard 0A-0B

Image description: This Mitchell originally served with the 388th BS, 312th BG where it also received a drawing of a pink heart with a naked girt. At that time, it had a glass nose. In mid-June 1945 the ship was transferred to the 71st BS Wolf Pack, part of the 38's BG, and subsequently underwent conversion to a solid gun nose. The nose was then decorated on both sides with the unit's emblem, a drawing of a wolfs head. The aircraft was not assigned to any particular pilot, and, interestingly, there are no records of operational flights for either the 312* BG or the 38th BG. It is therefore possible that it served as a liaison aircraft for the needs of the staff. There is, on the other hand, a record of an accident in 1946. By that time, however, the aircraft had been stripped of both the wolf's head and pink heart artwork.

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 44-30289 B-25J Mitchell 5AF 38BG822BS Lt Ramonis I Markwart at Kadena Okinawa Aug 1945 Eduard 0A-0B

Image description: The 822nd BG was christened Black Panthers and this name was expressed in the form of the black panther's head displayed on both sides of this unit's ship. The ship No. 289 (the last three digits of the serial number) was no exception. On the same day Paul Tibbets carried out the bombing of Hiroshima, this Mitchell was flown by Lt. Ramonis Markwart in the attack on Kagoshima on Kyushu Island. After dropping napalm bombs, the Mitchell crews then strafed the remaining ground targets, whereupon they were mistakenly attacked by a trio of A-26s. Fortunately, their pilots recognized their mistake in time.

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 43-27957 B-25J Mitchell 5AF 38BG823BS Bugs Bunny Capt Ervin J Werhand at Kadena Okinawa July 1945 Eduard 0A-0B

Image description: This ship was originally named Little Princess Deanna and was assigned to Capt. Zane E. Corbin. He was succeeded by Capt. Ervin J. ‘Joe' Wehrand who renamed the ship Bugs Bunny, an animated cartoon character best known for his starring roles in the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series. The name of the 823rd BS was 'Terrible Tigers," and the noses of their aircraft were decorated with a tiger painting. This unit, along with the 822nd BS, was activated in Australia in April 1943 as replacements for two squadrons that had been withdrawn from the 38th BG 'Sun Setters' composition. However, the 823rd Squadron did not reach its full strength until the end of June that year when it moved to Port Moresby, New Guinea. By August, the unit was already engaged in offensive action against the Japanese at Cape Gloucester, New Britain and received a Distinguished Unit Citation (DUC) for this activity. The second time they received DUC, in June 1944, it was for attacks on Japanese airfields, ports and ships on New Guinea. From October 1944, the 'Terrible Tigers" operated from the Maluku Archipelago in eastern Indonesia, from where they attacked targets in the Philippines in support of Operation Leyte. Then, on November 10, the pilots of the 823rd BS dispersed a large enemy convoy, for which they received their third DUC. In February 1945, the unit moved to Okinawa, from where it attacked targets in southern Japan until the end of the war. It was then part of the occupation forces until September 1946, when it was inactivated as the SS^BG was transitioned to peacetime status with two squadrons.

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 44-30921 B-25J Mitchell 5AF 38BG405BS at Yonan Okinawa July 1945 Eduard 0A-0B

Image description: The original cadre of the 38th BG consisted of men transferred from the 22"“ BG. Three bomber squadrons (69th BG, 70th BG, and 71st BG) supplemented by one reconnaissance squadron (15th RS) were part of the group. In October 1941, the 38th“ BG received its first Marauders and ground echelon moved to Australia in early 1942. Two squadrons (69th and 70th) were sent to Hawaiian Islands and got involved in combat after arrival in May 1942. They were withdrawn from the 38th BG composition, while the remainder of the group arrived to Australia in August 1942. It became a part of the 5* AF and transferred to B-25s. Here the 405th BS, or Green Dragons as its members called themselves, was also incorporated into the 38th BG. Their aircraft carried a green dragon head with yellow spikes and a red tongue or muzzle on the nose. This unit, along with the ?r BG, remained with the group until its deactivation in 1949 (from 1943 to 1946, the 822nd BS and 823rd BS were also part of the 38th BG). From bases in Australia, New Guinea and Biak, the 38* BG operated until October 1944. After moving to the Philippines in January 1945, it supported US Army units on Luzon, bombed industrial targets on Formosa, and attacked ships along the China coast. After a brief stay on Palawan, the group then moved to Okinawa in July 1945, from where it carried out several attacks on targets in Japan before the war ended.

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38th Bombardment Group

Constituted as 38th Bombardment Group (Medium) on 20 Nov 1940. Activated on 15 Jan 1941. Trained with B-18, B-25, and B-26 aircraft. The ground echelon moved to Australia, Jan-Feb 1942, while the air echelon remained in the US for further training. Air echelons of two squadrons arrived in Hawaii in May 1942 and took part in the Battle of Midway; they did not rejoin the group and eventually were reassigned. Air echelons of the other squadrons arrived in Australia in Aug 1942. Assigned to Fifth AF and equipped with B-25's, the group operated from bases in Australia, New Guinea, and Biak, Sep 1942-Oct 1944, attacking Japanese airfields and shipping and supporting ground forces in New Guinea and the Bismarck Archipelago. Maj Ralph Cheli was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on 18 Aug 1943: while leading the 405th squadron to attack a heavily defended airdrome on New Guinea, his plane was severely hit by enemy fire; rather than disrupt the formation, Maj Cheli remained in position and led the attack on the target before his bomber crashed into the sea. The group was awarded a DUC for bombing and strafing Japanese troops and fortifications on Cape Gloucester, New Britain, Dec 1943, preparatory to the Allied invasion. Received another DUC for two missions over New Guinea, 16 and 17 Jun 1944, against Japanese airfields, merchant ships, and naval vessels. Moved to the Moluccas in Oct 1944 and bombed airfields, ground installations, harbors, and shipping in the southern Philippines in support of the US invasion of Leyte. Struck a large enemy convoy in Ormoc Bay in Nov 1944 to prevent the landing of reinforcements, being awarded a DUC for the mission. After moving to the Philippines in Jan 1945, supported US ground forces on Luzon, bombed industries on Formosa, and attacked shipping along the China coast. Stationed temporarily on Palawan in Jun 1945 for participation in the preinvasion bombing of Japanese installations on Borneo. Moved to Okinawa in Jul 1945 and conducted several attacks on industries, railways, and shipping in southern Japan. Moved to Japan in Nov 1945 as part of Far East Air Forces. Redesignated 38th Bombardment Group (Light) in May 1946. Equipped with A-26 aircraft. Inactivated in the Far East on 1 Apr 1949.

Activated in France on 1 Jan 1953. Assigned to United States Air Forces in Europe. Equipped with B-26 and later with B-57 aircraft. Redesignated 38th Bombardment Group (Tactical) in Oct 1955.

Squadrons. 69th: 1941-1943. 70th: 1941-1943. 71st: 1941-1949; 1953-. 89th: 1946-1949. 405th: 1942-1949; 1953-. 822d: 1943-1946; 1953-. 823d: 1943-1946.

Stations. Langley Field, Va, 15 Jan 1941; Jackson AAB, Miss, c. 5 Jun 1941-18 Jan 1942; Doomben Field, Australia, 25 Feb 1942; Ballarat, Australia, 8 Mar 1942; Amberley Field, Australia, 30 Apr 1942; Eagle Farms, Australia, c. 10 Jun 1942; Breddan Field, Australia, 7 Aug 1942; Townsville, Australia, 30 Sep 1942; Port Moresby, New Guinea, Oct 1942; Nadzab, New Guinea, 4 Mar 1944; Biak, 1 Oct 1944; Morotai, 15 Oct 1944; Lingayen, Luzon, c. 29 Jan 1945; Okinawa, 25 Jul 1945; Itazuke, Japan, c. 22 Nov 1945; Itami, Japan, 26 Oct 19461 Apr 1949. Laon AB, France, 1 Jan 1953-.

Commanders. Lt Col Robert D Knapp, 15 Jan 1941; Col Fay R Upthegrove, c. 18 Jan 1942-unkn; Lt Col Brian O'Neill, 19 Oct 1942; Lt Col Lawrence Tanberg, 1 Oct 1943; Lt Col Carl C Lausman, Jul 1944; Maj Howard M Paquin, 18 Aug 1944; Col Edward M Gavin, 9 Nov 1944; Lt Col Edwin H Hawes, 16 Mar 1945; Lt Col Vernon D Torgerson, 9 Aug 1945; Lt Col Bruce T Marston, 12 Sep 1945; Lt Col Joseph P Gentile, 17 Mar 1946; Lt Col John P Crocker, 16 May 1946; Col C Bondley Jr, 2 Jul 1946; Col Dale D Brannon, 12 Nov 1946; Col C Bondley Jr, 13 Dec 1946; Col John Hutchison, 25 Jan 1947; Col Donald D Fitzgerald, 26 Feb 1948; Col Preston P Pender, 7 May 1948; Lt Col Charles R Johnson, 18 Jul 1948-1 Apr 1949. Lt Col Max H Mortensen, 1 Jan 1953; Col Glen W Clark, 16 Mar 1953; Col Broadus B Taylor, 6 Jun 1955-.

Campaigns. Air Offensive, Japan; China Defensive; Papua; New Guinea; Bismarck Archipelago; Western Pacific; Leyte; Luzon; Southern Philippines; China Offensive.

Decorations. Distinguished Unit Citations: Papua, [Sep] 1942-23 Jan 1943; New Britain, 24-26 Dec 1943; New Guinea, 17 Jun 1944; Leyte, 10 Nov 1944. Philippine Presidential Unit Citation.

Insigne Shield: Azure a winged sword point downward argent, the hilt and pommel charged with a torteau, a pomeis, and a bezant, a fleur-de-lis fretting the blade or, between two cloud formations of the second issuing from dexter and sinister base. (Approved 16 Apr 1954.)

 

Fifth Air Force

3d Bombardment Group

Fifth Air Force (SW Pacific), 1942-1944 - Australia, New Guinea, Netherlands East Indies, Philippines

8th Bombardment Squadron

13th Bombardment Squadron

90th Bombardment Squadron

  • Transitioned to A-20 Havoc, late 1944
  • 22d Bombardment Group

    Fifth Air Force (SW Pacific), 1942-1944 - Australia, New Guinea, Philippines

    2d Bombardment Squadron

    18th Bombardment Squadron

    19th Bombardment Squadron

    33d Bombardment Squadron

  • Transitioned to B-24 Liberator, Jan 1944
  • 38th Bombardment Group

    Fifth Air Force (SW Pacific), 1942-1945 - Australia, New Guinea, Netherlands East Indies, Philippines

    71st Bombardment Squadron

    405th Bombardment Squadron

    822d Bombardment Squadron

    823d Bombardment Squadron

  • Transitioned to A-26 Invader, Sep 1945
  • 345th Bombardment Group

    Fifth Air Force (SW Pacific), 1942-1945 - New Guinea, Netherlands East Indies, Philippines

    498th Bombardment Squadron

    499th Bombardment Squadron

    500th Bombardment Squadron

    501st Bombardment Squadron

  • Inactivated Dec 1945


  • North American B-25H Mitchell

    Specifications (B-25H)

    Data from United States Military Aircraft since 1909[51] Jane's Fighting aircraft of World War II[52]

    General characteristics

    Crew: 5 (one pilot, navigator/bombardier, turret gunner/engineer, radio operator/waist gunner, tail gunner)
    Length: 52 ft 11 in (16.13 m)
    Wingspan: 67 ft 7 in (20.60 m)
    Height: 16 ft 4 in (4.98 m)
    Wing area: 618 sq ft (57.4 m2)
    Airfoil: root: NACA 23017; tip: NACA 4409R[52]
    Empty weight: 19,480 lb (8,836 kg)
    Max takeoff weight: 35,000 lb (15,876 kg)
    Powerplant: 2 × Wright R-2600-92 Twin Cyclone 14-cylinder two-row air-cooled radial piston engines, 1,700 hp (1,300 kW) each

    Performance

    Maximum speed: 272 mph (438 km/h, 236 kn) at 13,000 ft (4,000 m)
    Cruise speed: 230 mph (370 km/h, 200 kn)
    Range: 1,350 mi (2,170 km, 1,170 nmi)
    Service ceiling: 24,200 ft (7,400 m)

    Armament

    Guns: 12–18 × .50 in (12.7 mm) machine guns and 75 mm (2.95 in) T13E1 cannon
    Hardpoints: 2,000 lb (900 kg) ventral shackles to hold one external Mark 13 torpedo[53]
    Rockets: racks for eight 5 in (127 mm) high velocity aircraft rockets (HVAR)
    Bombs: 3,000 lb (1,360 kg) bombs

    Avionics

    not known

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        Pacific Ocean theater of World War II Citations

    1. Cressman 2000, p. 84.
    2. Potter & Nimitz 1960, p. 717.
    3. Potter & Nimitz 1960, pp. 759–60.
    4. Silverstone 1968, pp. 9–11.
    5. Potter & Nimitz 1960, pp. 651–62.
    6. Kafka & Pepperburg 1946, p. 185.
    7. Potter & Nimitz 1960, p. 751.
    8. Ofstie 1946, p. 194.
    9. Potter & Nimitz 1960, p. 761.
    10. Potter & Nimitz 1960, p. 765.
    11. Potter & Nimitz 1960, p. 770.
    12. Ofstie 1946, p. 275..

        Pacific Ocean theater of World War II Bibliography:

    • Cressman, Robert J. (2000), The Official Chronology of the U.S. Navy in World War II, Annapolis, MD: Naval Institute Press, ISBN 1-55750-149-1.
    • Drea, Edward J. (1998), In the Service of the Emperor: Essays on the Imperial Japanese Army, NB: University of Nebraska Press, ISBN 0-8032-1708-0.
    • Hakim, Joy (1995), A History of Us: War, Peace and All That Jazz, New York: Oxford University Press, ISBN 0-19-509514-6.
    • Kafka, Roger; Pepperburg, Roy L. (1946), Warships of the World, New York: Cornell Maritime Press.
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        Fifth Air Force Bibliography:

    • Bartsch, William H. Doomed at the Start: American Pursuit Pilots in the Philippines, 1941–1942. Reveille Books, 1995. ISBN 0-89096-679-6.
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        Notes on the North American B-25 Mitchell

    1. This number does not include aircraft built after World War II.
    2. The maximum on RAF strength was 517 in December 1944

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    • Wikipedia.org - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_B-25_Mitchell
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