Sunday, July 14, 2013

Airfix Model World 04/2011

The de Havilland Mosquito is one of the most recognisable and successful of British military aircraft from the World War Two era. Excelling in a number of roles, including daylight fighter-bomber, night bombing pathfinder, night-fighter and reconnaissance aircraft, the twin-engined Mosquito was one of the most versatile and capable Allied aircraft of World War Two. Famous for its construction, which was principally of wood and therefore unusual for its time, the Mosquito was a rugged and significant aircraft in the Royal Air Force's wartime inventory. This was true from its service introduction in late 1941/ early 1942, onwards until the end of World War Two. Indeed, several versions continued to serve after the war well into the post-war era. In addition to the various well-known roles that the Mosquito undertook for the RAF during the Second World War, one that is much less celebrated is that of a heavy gun-armed attack aircraft. Designated Mosquito Mk.XVIII, this specific variant of the 'Mossie' was only produced in small numbers, but was nonetheless a lethal member of the Mosquito family.

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