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Mosquito GB 23 Squadron 1

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The de Havilland Mosquito entered service in 1941 and was a triumph of innovation, using a mostly wood construction to create a light fast bomber that could out-run enemy fighters.  


The Mosquito proved it's speed on it's first operation, when a PR version was able to leave three Bf-109s behind.  Different versions of the Mosquito were used by several air forces during and after WW2.


The Mosquito was armed with 4 x 7.7mm machine guns and 4 x 20mm cannon (Fighter) and could also carry 4 x 500lb bombs (Bomber) or 2 x 250lb bombs (Fighter-Bomber)


This example is a Mosquito NF Mk II of 23 Squadron RAF 1942.
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diversdream's avatar
nope - esp after landing like that, seems so unfair doesn't it, like Paddy Mayne from the SAS killed by a bus crossing the road or Bill Carey RAAF ex 617 killed by a drunk driver which saw his own car roll over and hit a tree in the 1970s.

sometimes there is no real sense or reason as to how some one can meet their end.

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