MOSQUITO 75th ANNIVERSARY
On November 25, 1940, de Havilland’s legendary Mosquito took to the air for the first time. To mark the 75th anniversary of the Mossie’s maiden flight, we present a series of features and images celebrating this remarkable creation.
FEATURING:
Fighter-bomber
Ross Sharp examines the Ml.V1 and the important role played by a car manufacturer in its development.
Yorkshire’s Mosquito
We recount the history of Tony Agar’s Elvington-based NF.II night-flyer.
Mount of Aces
Andrew Thomas explains how a large number of well-known aces converted from their single-seat fighters onto the Mosquito – and excelled.
THIS ISSUE ALSO FEATURES:
Liberator down
Nigel Walpole examines the events that led to the loss of Joe Kennedy Jr in a Consolidated B-24 Liberator.
Roar of the MiG
Charles Kennedy sampled a Cold War icon as it returned to Eastern Europe to begin a new life as a jet for hire.
Saluting The Few
We report from Biggin Hill where a special flypast took place to mark the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain’s ‘hardest day’, August 18.
Spotlight: Consolidated Catalina
Origin and History
We describe the famous amphibian’s history.
Inside the Catalina
Cutaway artwork of a PBY-5A.
Men Behind the Catalina
Graham Pitchfork profiles three tenacious pilots who flew the Catalina with the RAF.
AND MUCH MORE!
FlyPast November issue is AVAILABLE NOW for just £4.40 from the Key Online shop. Alternatively, you can pick up a copy from WHSmith or other leading newsagents or download your digital version here.
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October 1, 2015 at 5:24 pm