Old Glory - B-25 Mitchell Canvas | INCLUDES: Engine Cowl Panel Piece

This relic originates from the engine cowl panel of B-25J-15-N aircraft, serial number 44-28938, now famously known as Old Glory. Built in Kansas City, KS, Old Glory rolled off the assembly line on 9 August 1944 and was quickly dispatched to the 12th Army Air Force, 57th Bomb Wing, 310th Bombardment Group, 428th Bombardment Squadron in Italy. There, she participated in numerous bombing missions during World War II. Remarkably, she is one of only two B-25 Mitchells still flying today that saw active combat operations during the war.Cowl panel from B-25J-15-N aircraft SN 44-28938 After the war, Old Glory transitioned to peacetime duties, serving as a fire bomber, corporate transport, and air tanker. Her versatility demonstrated the adaptability of the B-25 platform in various roles beyond military service. In 2020, however, Old Glory suffered a crash that required a full restoration. During the restoration process, several original 1940s components, including the engine cowl panel, were