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 ...
Beaufort County’s aircraft used to combat mosquito are grounded, but not because of the recent stormy weather. A fixed-wing airplane and a helicopter used to spray the bugs are out of service, ...
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 ...