On May 14, after 23 years at California’s Camarillo Airport and a lengthy restoration process, Semper Fi, a World War II-era North American PBJ-1J, took to the skies again.
Photos: Restored PBJ Makes First Flight in 23 Years
Key Takeaways:
- After 23 years of restoration by the Commemorative Air Force, the WWII-era North American PBJ-1J "Semper Fi" (the Navy version of the B-25) completed its first flight on May 14 from Camarillo Airport.
- This unique warbird, which is the only flying PBJ of its specific model produced, flew for about two hours and is now slated to appear at West Coast airshows.
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