The de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito is a British twin-engined, multirole combat aircraft, introduced during the Second World War. Unusual in that its airframe was constructed mostly of wood, it was nicknamed the "Wooden Wonder", [4] or "Mossie". [5][6] In 1941, it was one of the fastest operational aircraft in the world. [7]

Dec 4, 2024 · Mosquito, British twin-engine two-seat mid-wing bomber aircraft that was adapted to become the prime night fighter of the Allies during World War II. As a night fighter, the Mosquito downed more than 600 Luftwaffe planes over Germany and as many V-1 missiles over England and the English Channel.

The de Havilland Mosquito was a British light bomber that served in many roles during and after the Second World War. Mosquito-equipped squadrons performed medium bomber, reconnaissance, tactical strike, anti-submarine warfare and shipping attack and night fighter duties, both defensive and offensive. [1]

Dec 26, 2024 · The De Havilland Mosquito was an extraordinary aircraft that defied expectations and became one of the most versatile weapons of World War II. Known as the “Wooden Wonder,” this aircraft proved that innovative ideas could lead to groundbreaking achievements in aviation.

The famous British Mosquito – known to many as "Mossie" – was a versatile aircraft used extensively during World War II. Constructed primarily of plywood with a balsa wood core, it had excellent speed, altitude and range.

Mar 15, 2015 · Their solution was the Mosquito, one of the greatest and most versatile aircraft of World War II, first flown in 1940 and fielded in 1941.

Mar 24, 2016 · During World War II the DH-98 Mosquito was a wooden-built aircraft that flew continuous missions directly on the front-lines. It had two popular nicknames: “The Wooden Wonder,” aptly named, of course, and “Mossie,” as it was fondly called by its two-man crews.

Nicknamed the ‘Wooden Wonder’ due to its primarily wooden construction, the de Havilland Mosquito was amongst the fastest aircraft in the world following its introduction in 1941. The aircraft was capable of reaching speeds exceeding 400 mph while carrying up …

Apr 20, 2023 · The de Havilland Mosquito was a British twin-engine, multirole combat aircraft that served with the Royal Air Force (RAF) and other Allied air forces during the Second World War. It was constructed primarily of wood, earning it the nickname, “ Wooden Wonder.”

Nov 25, 2024 · The de Havilland Mosquito was a British multi-role combat aircraft used by the Royal Air Force and other Allied air forces during World War II. It was one of the few operational front-line aircraft constructed almost entirely of wood and was nicknamed ‘The Wooden Wonder’.