Blueprints of the Mosquito were thought to have been lost but were discovered by Airbus in an office it was closing down in Broughton. The twin-engine bomber was one of the most versatile RAF ...

Summary and Key Points You Need to Know: The De Havilland Mosquito, affectionately known as “Mossie” and the “Wooden Wonder,” overcame initial skepticism to become one of WWII’s most versatile and ...

At de Havilland in 1943, a worker prepares wood strips for a Mosquito hull. Imperial War Museum Conceived as a light bomber, the World War II de Havilland Mosquito was designed to defend itself with ...

De Havilland Aircraft Museum in London Colney has scooped an award from one of its preserved WW2 planes. The popular museum was presented with "Preservationist of the Year", an award by the National ...

Just shy of 80 years ago — a lifetime by many people's standards —Thomas Horton trained to fly in a bomber made of balsa wood. Yes, that wood: The nearly lighter-than-air material you buy in ...

The DH 98 Mosquito (aka "Mossie") was one of the most adaptable aircraft used during World War II, with at least forty-two uniquely different versions built and operated by the British and her Allies.

The De Havilland Mosquito was unlike any other aircraft of WWII—fast, light, and made of wood. This stunning animation brings ...

A critical advantage to the Mosquito’s wooden construction was its relatively light weight—giving it a fantastic top speed of 415 miles per hour. Summary and Key Points You Need to Know: The De ...

The author of this story has understood the rules and regulations of this site and has agreed that this story can be entered on the People’s War web site. Mosquito glue invented in Ewell Was it a ...