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Russell's Raiders Commemorated
Revell and Franklin Mint to Release 1/48 Scale Plastic and Die-Cast Models of famed North American B-25 Mitchell for Christmas Announced by Jet Alpine Fighter (JAF) of Switzerland...
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| A Montage Featuring
the Crew of Russell's Raiders, a Mediteranean-based North
American B-25 Mitchell s/n 45-8811 serving in Italy
during World War II. Russell's Raiders is named for
actress Jane Russell, who was discovered by Aviator,
Aircraft Designer, Airline President and Movie Producer,
Howard Hughes. Her image adorns the aircraft as its nose
art. Photo: Captain Stephane Brugnolo / Crew Chief / Russell's Raiders |
Russell's Raiders Image Gallery
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| Russell's Raiders
Climbing Over the Alps. HB-RDE is based at present in
Sion in Valais, Switzerland. The JAF B-25 will move
shortly to a new home base at Rarogne. Photo: Captain Stephane Brugnolo / Crew Chief / Russell's Raiders |
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| Planform view of
Russell's Raiders inflight. Photo: Captain Stephane Brugnolo / Crew Chief / Russell's Raiders |
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| Russell's Raiders in
profile. Photo: Captain Stephane Brugnolo / Crew Chief / Russell's Raiders |
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| Cover to the
Russell's Raiders Christmas Collectable Photo: Captain Stephane Brugnolo / Crew Chief / Russell's Raiders |
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| Air to Air with
Russell's Raiders Photo: Captain Stephane Brugnolo / Crew Chief / Russell's Raiders |