The Mosquito is my favorite WWII era aircraft. I didn't know the first version of it was unarmed

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTsnMKzmdWs

Originally Posted by I3BrigPvSk

The Mosquito is my favorite WWII era aircraft. I didn't know the first version of it was unarmed

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTsnMKzmdWs

Brilliant aeroplane, she was an amazing versatile aircraft, apart from what was described in the video, she was also used by the OSS with a radio operator sitting on a fuel bladder in the fuselage on operations in France before D Day.

Sadly there was some delamination of wood while on operations in the Far East due to the humidity. What's also sad, there are none flying in the UK. Instead of giving billions in overseas aid to Africa dictators, some of that money should be used to rectify the lack of assistance in British historical achievements. Its disgraceful that apart from the Mosquito there are no airworthy Wellingtons, Halifax bombers to name just a few.

Originally Posted by BritinBritain

Brilliant aeroplane, she was an amazing versatile aircraft, apart from what was described in the video, she was also used by the OSS with a radio operator sitting on a fuel bladder in the fuselage on operations in France before D Day.

Sadly there was some delamination of wood while on operations in the Far East due to the humidity. What's also sad, there are none flying in the UK. Instead of giving billions in overseas aid to Africa dictators, some of that money should be used to rectify the lack of assistance in British historical achievements. Its disgraceful that apart from the Mosquito there are no airworthy Wellingtons, Halifax bombers to name just a few.

Talking to a guy who worked for Avspecs Ardmore a few days ago about what the can do regarding the mosquito and apparently for around $4 million they can build one from scratch now.

Originally Posted by MontyB

Talking to a guy who worked for Avspecs Ardmore a few days ago about what the can do regarding the mosquito and apparently for around $4 million they can build one from scratch now.

To be honest I'm surprised this hasnt been done before, the blue prints of the aircraft must still be available, also for the Wellington and Halifax. Of course there are some parts simply not available anymore, but in the UK as well as around the world there are small companies churning out all manner of obscure parts and items.

Originally Posted by MontyB

Talking to a guy who worked for Avspecs Ardmore a few days ago about what the can do regarding the mosquito and apparently for around $4 million they can build one from scratch now.

A great addition to the NZ air force, but I think it needs a fighter, so why not go for the Spitfire? Because I know, the Kiwi air force doesn't have a fighter

Originally Posted by I3BrigPvSk

A great addition to the NZ air force, but I think it needs a fighter, so why not go for the Spitfire? Because I know, the Kiwi air force doesn't have a fighter

To be honest all we need is a long range interceptor for defense, neither the army nor navy is essential to the defense of an isolated island nation.

Originally Posted by BritinBritain

To be honest I'm surprised this hasnt been done before, the blue prints of the aircraft must still be available, also for the Wellington and Halifax. Of course there are some parts simply not available anymore, but in the UK as well as around the world there are small companies churning all manner of obscure parts and items.

From what I gather they have the maintenance and repair equipment from the RNZAF when we used them and the development of 3D printing has helped as well.

Originally Posted by MontyB

To be honest all we need is a long range interceptor for defense, neither the army nor navy is essential to the defense of an isolated island nation.



From what I gather they have the maintenance and repair equipment from the RNZAF when we used them and the development of 3D printing has helped as well.

Funny that you mention 3D printing, I've taken it up as a new hobby

Originally Posted by BritinBritain

, she was also used by the OSS with a radio operator sitting on a fuel bladder in the fuselage on operations in France before D Day.

On a TV program a US pilot was talking about flying unarmed Photo recon missions over Germany.

Originally Posted by George

On a TV program a US pilot was talking about flying unarmed Photo recon missions over Germany.

Flying a Mosquito?

Without guns the Mosquito PR was one the of the fastest aeroplanes and longest range in the Allied Fleet, the only aircraft as far as I am aware that would catch her is the ME262.

Originally Posted by BritinBritain

Flying a Mosquito?

Without guns the Mosquito PR was one the of the fastest aeroplanes and longest range in the Allied Fleet, the only aircraft as far as I am aware that would catch her is the ME262.

Strangely I have heard a lot of RAF pilots preferred the P-38 Lightening for recon.