The de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito was a British multi-role combat aircraft with a two-man crew that served during and after the Second World War. It was one of few operational front-line aircraft of the era constructed almost entirely of wood and was nicknamed "The Wooden Wonder". The Mosquito was also known affectionately as the "Mossie" to its crews. Originally conceived as an unarmed fast bomber the Mosquito was adapted to a wide range of bombing roles. It was also used by BOAC as a fast transport to carry small high-value cargoes to, and from neutral countries through enemy controlled airspace. The book collates a variety of pamphlets and manuals on the plane that were produced throughout the war for the benefit of pilots and others associated with the aircraft.

Collates authentic period sources including pilot's notes and other Air Ministry publications to provide a unique guide to this iconic aircraft.

About the Author
Dr Martin Robson is a lecturer in defence studies at the University of Exeter. He is the author of several works of military, aviation and naval history including for Conway the popular Pocket Manuals on the Spitfire and Lancaster Bomber and the D-Day Kit Bag.

Reviews
Recommended. There are great images, in the form of photographs and drawings, through the body of the book. An amazing and iconic aircraft, covered so effectively by this handbook. * Firetrench *



Book Information
ISBN 9781472834324
Author Martin Robson
Format Hardback
Page Count 144
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 204g