Not all take-offs were good ones. 98th Bomb Group B-24D Liberator Shanghai Lil was carrying a 2,000lb bomb load when this misfortune befell it. The fact that the starboard inner propeller blades are feathered suggests that the problem emanated from that particular engine.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Consolidated B-24 Liberator - СШАUSA - 1939

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Consolidated B-24 Liberator - СШАUSA - 1939

A lone B-25H Mitchell from the 12th Bomb Group over Burma in 1944. The B-25H fairly bristled with guns. In addition to a 75mm T-13E1 cannon, dorsal turret and two forward-firing 0-50in blister guns beneath the cockpit, four 0-50in guns were carried in the nose and the waist hatches were equipped with one apiece. The tail gunner manned two further 0-50ins.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American B-25G/H / PBJ-1H - СШАUSA - 1942

A 12th Bomb Group B-25H over the Bay of Bengal heading for a Japanese target in Burma. The three shadows on the water below testify that the aircraft is not alone.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American B-25G/H / PBJ-1H - СШАUSA - 1942

12th Group “Earthquakers”, B-25Hs and B-25Js heading for Japanese targets in Burma in 1944. Note that some of the aircraft are camouflaged while others are in natural-metal finish.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American B-25G/H / PBJ-1H - СШАUSA - 1942North American B-25J Mitchell / PBJ-1G - СШАUSA - 1943

A 12th Bomb Group B-25J coming up from a target run over Burma in 1944.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American B-25J Mitchell / PBJ-1G - СШАUSA - 1943