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The B-25 was a medium bomber built during World War
II. After the war, several were bought by the RCAF for advanced
multi-engine training and light transport duties. This Mitchell,
5139, served from January 1952 to May 1962 with No. 1 Advanced
Flying School at RCAF Station Saskatoon.
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HO*891 of 418 "City of Edmonton" Squadron
was one of a total of 164 Mitchells of Mks. I, II, III, and IIIA1
on the strength of the RCAF from 10 July, 1942 to 12 November,
1963. 418 Squadron acquired the "City of Edmonton" appellation
on 3 September, 1952 while classified as a Light Bomber Squadron
(Auxilliary). '891 was one of the most photographed RCAF B-25Ds
(formerly USAAF 41-29886) and served from 1944 to 1956 as a photographic
Aircraft among other duties. In this shot the nose glass has been
painted over, the camera ports skinned over, and it's serving as
a pilot trainer.
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