CAF’s B-25J Mitchell “Miss Mitchell” Tour Stop in Greenville, SC
The Minnesota Wing of the Commemorative Air Force make a tour stop at Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) in Greenville, SC with their B-25J Mitchell "Miss Mitchell". Also on the tour with “Miss Mitchell” is the CAF Dixie Wing's P-51 Mustang "Red Nose" and SBD-5 Dauntless.
05May17
The CAF's Minnesota Wing have their B-25J "Miss Mitchell" open for visitors to get an up close look at it. 05May17
A better look at the nose art on the CAF B-25J "Miss Mitchell". 05May17
A better look at the nose art on the CAF B-25J "Miss Mitchell". 05May17
CAF-Minnesota Wing B-25J Mitchell "Miss Mitchell" . 05May17
Close up of one of two of the Wright R-2600 engines that powers "Miss Mitchell". 05May17
Starboard side of "Miss Mitchell" displays an impressive bomb drop mission list. 05May17
The B-25 Mitchell comes with a very wide tail section highlighted with a pair of these vertical tail fins. 05May17
The distinctive twin tail of the B-25 Mitchell makes it easy to distinguish from other twin engine medium bombers. 05May17
CAF-Dixie Wing's SBD-5 Dauntless Dive Bomber. 05May17
Business end of the SBD-5 Dauntless with a self portrait in the prop hub. 05May17
Nose on view of the CAF Dixie Wing's SBD-5 Dauntless. 05May17
A brief moment of sunshine bathes the SBD-5 Dauntless. 05May17
CAF Dixie Wing's P-51 Mustang "Red Nose" enjoying the brief sunshine outburst. 05May17
P-51D Mustang "Red Nose" from the CAF's Dixie Wing was also at the tour stop giving rides to some lucky folks. 05May17
This lucky gentleman being fitted with a parachute is about to take a ride in "Red Nose". And lucky for me because I get to see the Mustang fly and hear its Merlin engine growl! 05May17
Warmup of the CAF Dixie Wing's P-51 Mustang "Red Nose". 05May17
"Red Nose" taxi down to the end of the runway. 05May17
Gear coming up as the P-51 Mustang "Red Nose" takes off. 05May17
A low flyby and "Red Nose" heads out to find some blue skies! 05May17
CAF Dixie Wing's P-51 Mustang "Red Nose" coming back after a no-doubt thrilling flight! 05May17
CAF-Minnesota Wing B-25J Mitchell "Miss Mitchell" had a crowd around her all day.
Leaving the airport and there is still a crowd around the B-25J Mitchell "Miss Mitchell"! 05May17