| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | "M-443" |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American B-25 Mitchell |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American B-25 Mitchell |
| Aircraft Version: | North American B-25J Mitchell |
| C/n (msn): | 108-32307 |
| Operator Titles: | Indonesia - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Yogyakarta - AdisutjiptoMap |
| Country: | Indonesia |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: WAHH IATA: JOG Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | Museum Pusat TNI-AU Dirgantara Mandala |
| Photo Date: | 7 November 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard Vandervord |
| Photo ID: | 700956 |
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Built as B-25J-15-NC 44-29032, this Mitchell went into service with 18 Sqdn Netherlands East Indies AF (ML-KNIL) in September 1944 as N5-239 flying missions against Japanese installations and shipping in the SW Pacific. From 1946 until Indonesian independence in 1949, the NEIAF flew combat operations against the Indonesians, the B-25s being used in strafing and bombing roles. After independence, they were turned over to the new Indonesian AF (AURI), this one becoming M-439. The original 8-gun nose was changed for glass and it was initially displayed in camouflage with correct serial. This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 25 June 2024, and has since been viewed 241 times. |