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:
- The World War II-era North American PBJ-1J "Semper Fi" took to the skies on May 14 after a 23-year restoration process.
- The Commemorative Air Force completed the extensive restoration of the aircraft, which had been at California's Camarillo Airport.
- This PBJ, the Navy version of the B-25, is uniquely the only flying PBJ-1J model that exited the production line as its specific type.
- "Semper Fi" is now expected to make appearances at various West Coast airshows.
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