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(flashback) Indonesian Air Force B-25 Mitchell medium bombers
Indonesian Air Force acquired (est) 24 units of B-25's from retreating Dutch East Indies Air Force at some point in 1945-1949. This medium bombers became the backbone of TNI-AU's bomber fleet for years to come against insurgents and separatist which plagued Indonesia during 1950's.
In 1960's, the B-25 were reassigned as tactical bombers, while its strategic bombing duty were assigned to the newly acquired Tu-2 and Tu-16's.
The B-25's were finally put out of service during 1977-1979. There are some reports that some B-25 were put in last use during East Timor campaign, although none are officially confirmed.
Indonesian Air Force acquired (est) 24 units of B-25's from retreating Dutch East Indies Air Force at some point in 1945-1949. This medium bombers became the backbone of TNI-AU's bomber fleet for years to come against insurgents and separatist which plagued Indonesia during 1950's.
In 1960's, the B-25 were reassigned as tactical bombers, while its strategic bombing duty were assigned to the newly acquired Tu-2 and Tu-16's.
The B-25's were finally put out of service during 1977-1979. There are some reports that some B-25 were put in last use during East Timor campaign, although none are officially confirmed.