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Today in aviation history: First operational sortie by a de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito
On September 17, 1941, the de Havilland Mosquito flew its first operational sortie, proving the effectiveness of its revolutionary speed-over-firepower design during a photographic reconnaissance ...
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De Havilland Mosquito FB Mk.VI TE881 / NZ2345 restoration update, aircraft expected to return to the skies in 2026
An update has been received from Darren Dray, Commercial Manager of FlyaSpitfire.com and the Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar, on the progress of the de Havilland Mosquito FB Mk.VI TE881, also known by its ...
Conceived as a light bomber, the World War II de Havilland Mosquito was designed to defend itself with its 400-mph speed rather than with guns. De Havilland eliminated armament to save weight, and ...
In 1941 the RAF was being pressed to fill new and ever more demanding roles in the war against Hitler Although firstclass modern fighters Hurricanes and Spitfires were in abundant supply the Air ...
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