The concept of the de Havilland Mosquito originated when, during 1938 and before receiving a contract from the British Government, de Havilland proceeded with plans for a dual role aircraft. It would serve as a reconnaissance aircraft and bomber. It would have the speed and altitude to evade any enemy aircraft of the day. It would be built from pressed wood veneer, and because of its speed, had no defensive armament.
The de Havilland Mosquito carried the payload of a medium bomber, yet could fly as fast or faster than most fighter aircraft of its day. It could out run and out climb early Spitfires.
Eventually, the aircraft would be used as a night fighter, fighter/bomber, maritime strike aircraft, bomber escort, and for photo reconnaissance.
Use of wood as the primary construction material of the de Havilland Mosquito enabled the conservation of metals which could then be use to produce other weapons. Rather than welders and metal workers, furniture craftsmen were employed to manufacture the aircraft. This saved the labor force to produce metal aircraft designs. Even with such innovations, the British government did not fund production until 1940.
In late 1941, the first Mosquito aircraft missions with the RAF were flown for reconnaissance. The aircraft flew deep into Germany and were able to fly faster than Luftwaffe fighters trying to intercept them.
In early 1942 Mosquito's began replacing aging night fighter aircraft. Operating out of Malta, they downed seventeen Luftwaffe aircraft in their first two months of operations.
In daylight operations, Mosquito's attacked enemy trains and supply routs in Northern Africa and Southern Italy. However, they were so successful in night operations that no additional Mosquito day fighter aircraft were produced.
The radar used by the night fighter became lighter, more compact, gained additional range and resolution as the war progressed. Eventually the machine guns in the nose of the aircraft were removed, and the cannons alone retained as a weight savings measure. Rear facing radar was installed as a defense against attacking aircraft.
By July of 1943 Mosquito bomber aircraft had increased payload capacity. Some aircraft were fitted as pathfinders. These enabled RAF night bombers to more accurately find their targets.
A maritime strike version of the Mosquito was developed for Coastal Command. In additional to standard armament, it was equipped with rockets carried under each wing.
Over England, the Mosquito was put into service as a V-1 interceptor. Its speed and maneuverability made it outstanding in this mission. Some 428 of the missiles were downed by Mosquito aircraft.
A high altitude version of the Mosquito, designated NF.30, was even used as a bomber escort for missions over Germany.
A total of 7,781 de Havilland Mosquito aircraft of all types were built from 1940 through 1950.
RC deHavilland Mosquito
Nitro Planes rc de Havilland Mosquito.
The rc de Havilland Mosquito for sale from NitroPlanes has a wingspan of 73" and is 52 1/2" long. To power
it you will need a pair of .25 to .32 two stroke or .26 to .30 four stroke engines. It is of all wood construction. Weight is about 11 1/2 lbs.
Pictured just below is a scratch built rc de Havilland Mosquito by Franz Schmid. It has a 10' 10" wingspan. All up weight is 22 lbs. Franz powers it with a pair of Ultra 2000/5 motors swinging 18 x 10 props through 2.4:1 gear boxes.
Flying Styro has a rc de Havilland Mosquito for sale. It has a wingspan of 45" with a length of 34". Recommended power are a pair of AXI 2212/34 motors.
Dare Hobbies has a rc de Havilland Mosquito for sale with a 44" wingspan and a fuselage that is 31" long. It can be driven by a pair of geared electric motors.
Precision Cut Kits has a rc de Havilland Mosquito kit for sale from Don Smith Plans. It is 1/6 scale with a 109" wingspan and a 82" length. Power can be from a pair of 1.4 to 1.8 engines.
The second picture below is of the rc de Havilland Mosquito built by Jeff Quenesberry from Bob Holman Plans. It has a 124" wingspan and 102" length. Powering it are two G62 engines. It weighs about 53 lbs.
The next picture is of a rc de Havilland Mosquito from Ivan's Plans. Wingspan is 74" and length is 55". It is driven by a pair of Speed 600 motors and weighs 113 oz.
Montana Modelworks has a profile rc de Havilland Mosquito for sale made from balsa. It has a wingspan of 46" with a length of 35 1/2" and weighs around 18 1/2 oz. When equipped with a pair of GWS 350 motors it is supposed to make a good combat model.
Green Air Designs has a 32" wingspan rc de Havilland Mosquito for sale designed to be powered with cd rom motors. Weight is between 12 and 16 oz.
The bottom picture is of the rc de Havilland Mosquito for sale by Hobby-Lobby. Its wingspan is 45", length is 34", and weight is about 2 lbs. Construction is all foam. AXI 2212/34 motors are recommended.
There are plans for the rc de Havilland Mosquito for sale by Traplet Publications. They are from Brian Taylor with a 71" wingspan for .25 to .40 two cycle engines.
Traplet has plans for sale from Brian Taylor for a 81" wingspan rc de Havilland Mosquito. It has an 81" wingspan and needs .40 - .50 four cycle engine power.
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F. Schmidt and his rc de Havilland Mosquito.
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Jeff Queensbury's rc de Havilland Mosquito.
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A rc de Havilland Mosquito from Ivan's Plans.
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Hobby-Lobby's rc de Havilland Mosquito.
Trev C posted pictures and a description of his rc de Havilland Mosquito at RC Groups.
Niggo of RC Groups was looking for rc de Havilland Mosquito plans.
At RC Hangout kenchiroalpha posted links to de Havilland Mosquito videos.
At RC Universe richyan is selling a rc de Havilland Mosquito.
Rifraff29 posted a video of his rc de Havilland Mosquito to You Tube.
At You Tube you will find a video of the rc de Havilland Mosquito posted by toolman799.
Blue Falcon of RC Universe posted pictures of his rc DeHavilland Mosquito being built.
At RC Universe pauluk2w was looking for a rc De Havilland Mosquito kit.
Hornet of RC Universe was looking for a rc De Havilland Mosquito kit.
At RC Universe twinman was looking for a kit of the rc De Havilland Mosquito.
At RC Universe snowback was looking for a rc de Havilland Havilland Mosquito ARF.
At RC Groups oldcoot88 was looking for a foamie Dehavilland Mosquito.
LukeZ of RC Groups posted links to rc deHavilland Mosquito threads.
Depron Dave of RC Groups posted about his rc DeHavilland Mosquito kit.
Ted Volvo built a rc de Havilland Mosquito with a six foot wingspan that weighs about 11 lbs. It uses O.S. 46 engine power.
Jeff Todd built a rc de Havilland Mosquito with a 82" wingspan. It uses Saito FA 100's to power it approximately 18 lb. weight.
Bob Charlston built a 107" wingspan rc de Havilland Mosquito. It uses two ZD .60 engines and weighs about 39 lbs.
Steve Jeffreys has a rc de Havilland Mosquito with a ten foot wingspan. It has a fiberglass fuselage with built up wings.
A pair of G 62 engines powers the approximately 50 lb. scale model rc airplane.
Jeff Tittlefritz has a 80" wingspan rc de Havilland Mosquito that weighs about 14 lbs. and uses Plettenberg motor power.
Bill Lowermann has a 98" wingspan rc de Havilland Mosquito powered by G 23 engines. It weighs about 42 lbs.
Bill Farrell has a rc de Havilland Mosquito with a wingspan of 122". It uses Quatra 75's to power its 52 lb. weight.
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