25 Feb '44: TOS USAAF while on the production line as a B-25J at Kansas City; had it ferried to the Inglewood, CA, plant for conversion to General Eisenhower's staff plane, designated VB-25J. All guns and turrets were removed, bomb bay sealed for bunk and extra fuel tank. Aft of the bomb bay, seats, a full-width table, and a walnut cabinet were installed. Windows were cut in the sides and the interior was insulated and covered in blue fabric over paneling. Commercial airline seats were obtained from Douglas Aircraft. Continued as staff plane until 12/58. 1984: SDASM.

25 Feb '44: TOS USAAF while on the production line as a B-25J at Kansas City; had it ferried to the Inglewood, CA, plant for conversion to General Eisenhower's staff plane, designated VB-25J. All guns and turrets were removed, bomb bay sealed for bunk and extra fuel tank. Aft of the bomb bay, seats, a full-width table, and a walnut cabinet were installed. Windows were cut in the sides and the interior was insulated and covered in blue fabric over paneling. Commercial airline seats were obtained from Douglas Aircraft. Continued as staff plane until 12/58. 1984: SDASM.

B-25J Mitchell converted to VB-25J VIP role for Eisenhower. Later civilianised as N3339G, and now preserved at Ellsworth AFB.SD. retaining inserted windows and with nose transparencies deleted.