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Mosquito Bomber/Fighter-Bomber Units 1942–45

Martin Bowman author Mike Chappell illustrator Chris Davey illustrator Iain Wyllie illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Published:15th Nov '97

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Mosquito Bomber/Fighter-Bomber Units 1942–45 cover

An illustrated, detailed history on the legendary 'all-wooden' Mosquito, perhaps the best twin-engined fighter-bomber of its size to see action in World War 2.

Account of the legendary "all-wooden" twin-engined fighter bomber, based on first-hand accounts from the men who flew and worked on it.

Truly an example of engineering ingenuity born out of the desperation of war, the legendary 'all-wooden' Mosquito was perhaps the best twin-engined fighter-bomber of its size to see action in World War 2.

The first bomber variant to enter service was the B Mk IV, initial examples of which were issued to No 2 Group's No 105 Sqn at Swanton Morley, in Norfolk, in November 1941. Considerably faster than the unit's previous Blenheim Mk IVs, powered by inline rather than radial engines, and made of wood instead of metal alloy, the Mosquito initially proved a challenging mount for both air– and groundcrew alike.

Featuring period photography and beautifully-illustrated aircraft profiles, this volume is ideal for those interested in wartime fighter-bombers.

ISBN: 9781855326903

Dimensions: 248mm x 184mm x 7mm

Weight: 386g

100 pages