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Bergstrom welcomes plane popularized in WWII Doolittle Raid

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The Miss Mitchell is commemorative Air Force North American B-25J medium bomber from WWII named after airpower advocate Billy Mitchell and was made famous by Jimmy Doolittle and his men when they bombed Japan in 1942.
The Miss Mitchell is commemorative Air Force North American B-25J medium bomber from WWII named after airpower advocate Billy Mitchell and was made famous by Jimmy Doolittle and his men when they bombed Japan in 1942. File AP

Bergstrom Aircraft plans a special B-25 Ground School centered on an aircraft used in the surprise Doolittle Raid on Japan.

The class is noon to 5 Saturday at Bergstrom, 4102 N. Stearman Ave. on the east side of the Tri-Cities Airport.

Participants will receive hands-on training about the the medium-range bomber, including its history, aircraft systems, flight procedures and profiles, performance and training.

Participants will explore a working model and will have a chance to tour the Pasco Airport’s Old Tower, which was in use during World War II as a Navy Air Station. Bergstrom is leading efforts to restore it as a historical site.

Pilots will receive a logbook endorsement for the ground training. Ground school is open to pilots and non-pilots. Cost is $250. Call 425-348-3200 for information.

This story was originally published November 9, 2016 at 2:16 PM with the headline "Bergstrom welcomes plane popularized in WWII Doolittle Raid."

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