In April 1943 de Havilland suggested the carrying of one 1,814 kg (4,000 lb) bomb, so-called “Cookie”, a thin-cased, cylindrical high-explosive bomb with devastating blast effect, by the Mosquito. A number of B.Mk.IVs were converted to carry this weapon, which made necessary bulged bomb bay doors. In this configuration the Mosquito’s all-up weight was 11,340kg. On February 23, 1944 the first three “Cookies” dropped by Mosquitos fell on Düsseldorf. The following link illustrates, through pictures, the text above:
http://aviacaoemfloripa.blogspot.com.br/2011/02/mosquitos-e-as-bombas-de-4000-libras.html
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By: Bruce - 31st March 2014 at 14:02
There are a mix of Marks here.
The aircraft with the short engines (no intercooler radiator intake below the propeller) is a B Mk IV (mod). These were the first aircraft modified to take the 4000lb bomb. Most of the pictures are of that type. The other, is a B Mk XVI – on which the extended bomb bay was standard.
Bruce
By: oscar duck - 31st March 2014 at 13:51
Looking at the pictures I see two different model Mossies. Could someone care to elaborate? Also different paint scheme with one or two appearing to be all over black!
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March 31, 2014 at 10:25 am