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CAF Warbird Tube- Sandbar Mitchell: Resurrection of a Forgotten B-25

October 21, 2025 • Commemorative Air Force

Abandoned on an Alaskan sandbar for more than four decades, the B-25 Sandbar Mitchell is rising again. In this episode, we’re joined by Patrick Mihalek, Museum Director and Head of Restoration at the Warbirds of Glory Museum, to hear how his team recovered this once-lost bomber and is bringing it back to life—preserving history, inspiring youth, and keeping the legacy of WWII aviation alive. You can also watch this episode at https://youtu.be/9RiOThq4tBE.

Aired on: October 8, 2025
Guest: Warbirds of Glory Museum / Patrick Mihalek
Host: Steve Buss
Produced by: Blaine Seaboalt
Producer: Commemorative Air Force

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