Constructed as a B-25J-10-NC by North American at Kansas City, like many of the type this Mitchell was modified to TB-25N around 1952, then underwent conversion to an air tanker with a 1,000 gallon tank in 1959 having been civilised as N5256V. Agricultural spay bars were fitted in 1962 and in August 1980 it made it final flight to Beale AFB, CA, eventually being roaded to the Air Commando Park at Hurlburt in 1995 in dismantled condition

7 Jun '44: TOS USAAF and served with several units. By 3/49: 52nd Air Base Group, Mitchel AFB, NY. Ca.1953: Converted to a TB-25N crew trainer. 18 Nov '57: SOC. 1/58: Converted to air tanker with a 1,000 gallon tank; registered as N5256V. 2/62: Fitted it with agricultural spray bars. 1968: WFU and stripped of its engines and left derelict at Grass Valley. 1976-1980: restored to airworthy condition. 1980: Air Force Museum Loan Program. 8/80: Flew to Beale AFB, CA for display. 4/95: Trucked to Hurlburt Field, FL, where it was restored to B-25J configuration without a top turret.