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DE HAVILLAND MOSQUITO

by Martin W. Bowman

Published by The Crowood Press. 1st. 1997

Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper. The extraordinary history of this fine aeroplane, its development and introduction into service, and its varied uses. Comprehensive appendices list performance and specifications, production totals, a list of nightfighter kills and a full listing of Mosquito squadrons. Large format. Blue cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. 192 pages including index.

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ISBN: 186126075X
Stock no. 1829963

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Contents

Acknowledgements
Glossary
Foreword: Atkins, Chairman, Mosquito Aircrew Association
Chronology
1 WOOD AGAINST STEEL
Birth and Production of the Wooden Wonder
2 PHOTO-RECCE
Reconnaissance in Europe and the Far East
3 BOMBS ON TARGET
The Pioneers of 2 Group
4 NIGHT FIGHTING
Nocturnal Defensive and Offensive Operations
5 FIND, MARK AND STRIKE
8 Group PFF Operations
6 THE GESTAPO HUNTERS
2 Group, 2nd Tactical Air Force
7 STAR AND BAR
USAAF PR and Spying Operations
8 DIVE! DIVE! DIVE!
The Banff Strike Wing
9 WHAT WAS IT LIKE TO FLY?
By Leslie 'Dutch' Holland
10 SWAN SONG
The Mosquito Post-war, in RAF, RN and Foreign Service
Appendix I World-wide Production of Mosquito Variants
Appendix II Mosquito Variants
Appendix III RAF / BOAC Mosquito Leuchars to Sweden Service 1943-45
Appendix IV Mosquito Squadrons and Codes
Appendix V Mosquito Air-to-Air Victories 1942-April 1945
Index

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