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IAF Mosquito

Thank you very much for your replies.
I am also trying to research this issue from the French side.
Can anyone recommend me of a French aviation historian?
Avi

Israeli Mosquito squadrons

In Colonel Eliezer Cohen’s book “Israel’s Best Defence” he states that the Mosquito aircraft were bought from military surplus sources anywhere in Europe to avoid a US embargo.
Sixty worn-out Mk.IV, VI and Mk.36 were bought for as little as $200 each from France and UK.
They were acquired in poor condition, restored and flown in 1952 as bombers, but the cassein glue failed and had to be replaced by formaldehyde adhesive. The various marks were cannibalized to such an extent that identification became blurred. Bombers flew with armoured windscreens from fighters, and night-fighters were stripped of radar and used as bombers.
After acquiring Meteors, the Mossies were converted to photo-reconnaisance duties. They flew over Egypt at 35,000 feet for over three hours.
They were put in storage in 1955.
Hope this is of some interest to you.
Regards from
Geoff.

try to contact Alex Joffe (webmaster of http://www.wings48.com/index.shtml)

his e-mail [email]alex@wings48.com[/email]

He should be able to help you.

Cordially
Martin

Bill Norton’s recent book ‘Air War on the Edge’ contains much information on the IAF Mosquitos.

Regards,

Jan

Hi Avinoam549,

I found the article. If you PM me your postal address I will send you a copy.

Alex

Perhaps Ollie can help :diablo:

Cees

Please do,Thank you

any information will help.

Hi,

I think I have an early copy of Born in Battle that has an article of the Israeli Mosquitos. I’ll have a dig for it.

Alex