B-25J “Old Glory” Flying Over Hawaii

Warbirds fly above Hawaii during 75th Anniversary of the End of WWII. The B-25 Mitchell “Old Glory, ” (s/n 44-28938) has had a long career over its lifetime, ranging from Army Air Force bomber in WWII in the Mediterranean, to civilian fire bomber and tanker, to suffering a forced landing and being placed in storage, to another complete restoration, and finally to back in the air in its current military configuration. The airplane was damaged during a forced landing in a field near Stockton, California, after experiencing mechanical difficulties on September 19, 2020 according to the foundation that owns the vintage aircraft.