Aaron Tippin Delivers B-25 Bomber to New Orleans

8/22/2007 Stephen L. Betts Last week Aaron Tippin brought along a special guest for his performance at the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) benefit in New Orleans. A restored World War II B-25 Mitchell bomber, also known as "Panchito," traveled in the air and water to reach her destination…and it was Aaron Tippin who helped get her there. The B-25 bombers are famed for being a major force in bringing hope back to the country during WWII. It was the B-25 that Lieutenant Colonel James Doolittle chose to use in a raid against the Japanese after their attack on Pearl Harbor. "Doolittle's Raid" was deemed a success thanks to the sixteen B-25 bombers used in the attack. Aaron Tippin, also a licensed pilot, helped fly one of the restored B-25s from Oshkosh, Wisconsin to New Orleans. Once there, Aaron helped load the plane onto a barge on Lake Pontchartrain, after which the legendary aircraft was taken to Spanish Plaza and put on display for the DAV benefit show. "It was a great pleasure to be part of the team that brought 'Panchito' as a gift from the DAV to the city of New Orleans" says Aaron. "Man … it was hot!" The entire trek was filmed by Sleeping Dog Productions for the DAV. A televised documentary is being planned for later in the year.