DE HAVILLAND MOSQUITO: AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY Vol 2

Master of many trades, the indispensable Mosquito undertook a wide variety of roles in WWII and beyond. Originally designed in 1938, the aircraft made its maiden flight in November 1940 and soon became important as a trainer, fighter, bomber, target tug and for its photo-reconnaissance roles on both land and sea and by nations as diverse as the USA, Israel, Czechoslovakia and Sweden. Clear photographs reveal the comprehensive story of the aircraft. Extensive details of aircraft types, numbers, squadrons and missions provide a wealth of information. With twelve page colour section and 716 black-and-white photos.