More B-25 WWII Nose Art | B-25 Panchito The B-25 Mitchell named Panchito seems to make many air shows and fly-ins each year. It’s been to Oshkosh for the past several years. The original Panchito served in the Pacific Theater in the 41st BG, 396th BS were it was named after a Mexican rooster of the 1943 animated musical “The Three Cabarellos”. The 41st BG was the only B-25 medium bomber unit in the Seventh Air Force. The 41st BG operated in the Central Pacific where it flew over 240 combat missions in single squadron strength. Visit the Delaware Aviation Museum to learn more about Panchito. For the whole story with all images, see More B-25 WWII Nose Art | a 7 Image Story.
