Archival aviation print of two North American B-25 Mitchell medium bombers: “Russell’s Raider” 45-8811 and “Sarinah” 42-32511, photographed by Stuart H Bourne. Copyright Stuart H Bourne / Quality Aviation Photos International.
This premium print captures a rare pairing of North American B-25 Mitchells taxiing in restored WWII liveries.
Foreground aircraft is “Russell’s Raider” (tail marking “59,” serial 45-8811), featuring authentic U.S. star-and-bar insignia, squadron code “SB,” and whimsical period nose art. For its detailed provenance, see the Warbird Registry entry for 45-8811: .
Trailing just behind is “Sarinah” (serial 42-32511), bearing the Dutch flag on its rear fuselage and classic ML-KNIL camouflage. Its full history—from U.S. Army delivery to service with the Royal Netherlands East Indies Air Force—is documented on Pacific Wrecks: .
Captured on a sunlit taxiway bordered by vibrant green grass, this photograph showcases the scale, detail, and enduring legacy of the B-25’s twin-engine silhouette. Perfect for WWII aviation enthusiasts, museum displays, or collectors of military aircraft art.
Photograph © Stuart H Bourne / Quality Aviation Photos International
