…yes, really !
https://flyaspitfire.com/2023/02/06/mosquito-at-biggin-hill/
LATEST NEWS
FEBRUARY 6, 2023Mosquito at Biggin Hill – announcement by Peter Monk, Managing Director of flyaspitfire.com and the Spitfire Company (Biggin Hill):
“Following previous announcements and patiently waiting for availability in a busy restoration programme
we’re delighted to confirm
that we’ve now commissioned the team at AVSPECS NZ to commence the restoration of a Mosquito FB.VI .Upon completion the aircraft will join our fleet of 2 seat Spitfires and other WWII aircraft
that are available for flight experiences here at Biggin Hill.The team at AVSPECS are leaders in the field of Mosquito restoration
and this will be the 5th airframe that they have restored to an airworthy condition.Whilst there’s always an appetite for us to take on different restoration projects
at our own ‘Spitfire Factory’ at Biggin Hill,
the unique skill set and proven experience of the team at AVSPECS
makes them an obvious choice for this special project.The restoration is scheduled to take 3 years
and once completed the aircraft will complete a commemorative tour
of New Zealand, Australia and then on to the UK
in honour of the Commonwealth pilots that flew Mosquitos in WWII.The Mosquito has a special place in history
and we’re still deciding which specific markings
the aircraft will carry upon its completion.Recognition of the pilots and French resistance fighters
that took part in ‘Operation Jericho’ on 18th February 1944 is a popular choice,
however we’re still considering a number of options
and will be releasing regular updates on the progress of the project on Facebook.We believe this will be the only airworthy example of the Mosquito in Europe ❗
and we’re excited at the prospect of offering members of the publicthe chance to ‘Fly a Mosquito’ from Biggin Hill in 2026.”
https://flyaspitfire.com/2023/02/06/mosquito-at-biggin-hill/
By: trumper - 9th February 2023 at 10:06
Just looked at the peoples Mosquito page and this seems to be the latest news https://us3.campaign-archive.com/?u=ef0cbf58201ecb6ebaf2ef619&id=3d7199…
By: Zac Yates - 8th February 2023 at 20:59
I am sure that Peter Monk has got this all sown up or there would not of been an announcement, It will happen.
By: Trolley Aux - 8th February 2023 at 09:26
It does not matter if there is a push from the other one, I am sure that Peter Monk has got this all sown up or there would not of been an announcement, It will happen.
By: avion ancien - 7th February 2023 at 21:18
Sorry. The BBC is so lightweight, these days, that I pay little attention to its news content. But, if my recollection is correct, it talked about a three year time frame to flight – which is remarkably similar to that claimed for the Biggin Hill example. Maybe the people’s mosquito is worried about its thunder being stolen?
By: Zac Yates - 7th February 2023 at 20:59
I doubt there’s any connection between the two, just coincidence in my opinion. Did the piece have many updates about the actual restoration?
By: avion ancien - 7th February 2023 at 17:54
On the BBC TV lunchtime news programme today there was a short film about ‘the people’s mosquito’ but no mention therein of the Biggin Hill mosquito. A co-incidence or a spoiler?
By: paulmcmillan - 7th February 2023 at 15:22
As per Swedish Ball Bearing run will all passengers will be transported in the bomb bay?
By: Trolley Aux - 7th February 2023 at 15:00
Excellent news. will be nice to see a Mossie in the skies over the UK once again after a 30 years
By: J Boyle - 6th February 2023 at 21:53
Well, I would assume flight will not be inexpensive!
I would like a flight only if some low altitude “jinking” was involved….I must have watched 633 Squadron too many times.
I have a couple of reasonably low level (and legal, in case the feds read this) flights in a Mitchell, but a Mosquito would be a very different experience.
By: Zac Yates - 6th February 2023 at 18:18
I knew I should have checked before bumping the 2015 thread!
Sign In
February 6, 2023 at 5:41 pm