North American Aviation B-25B Mitchell medium bomber aboard USS Hornet (CV-8) starts takeoff roll, April 1942 Published on April 14, 2013 in 18 April 1942Full resolution (704 × 557) ← Previous Next → With flight deck personnel dropping to the deck to avoid its turning propellers, A north American B-25B Mitchell medium bomber starts its takeoff roll aboard USS Hornet (CV-8), 18 April 1942. (U.S. Navy)