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  1. Number built. 7,781 [3] The de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito is a British twin-engined, multirole combat aircraft, introduced during the Second World War. Unusual in that its airframe was constructed mostly of wood, it was nicknamed the "Wooden Wonder", [4] or "Mossie". [5] Lord Beaverbrook, Minister of Aircraft Production, nicknamed it "Freeman's ...

  2. The de Havilland Mosquito was a British light bomber that served in many roles during and after the Second World War. Mosquito-equipped squadrons performed medium bomber, reconnaissance, tactical strike, anti-submarine warfare and shipping attack and night fighter duties, both defensive and offensive. [1]

  3. In short, the Mosquito was an outstanding warplane on every count. Mosquitos were active on D-Day, and right up to the end of the war. Others were license built in Canada and Australia. Production did not end in Britain until late 1950. A De Havilland Mosquito Mk. B-4. 1,500 hp (1,118 kw) @ 9,500 ft. (2,895 m).

  4. 1940s British bomber aircraft. 1940s British fighter aircraft. 1940s British military reconnaissance aircraft. De Havilland aircraft. World War II British bombers. World War II British fighter aircraft. Hidden categories: Commons category link is on Wikidata. Wikipedia categories named after aircraft.

  5. 1940–1950. Number built. 7,781 [3] Unit cost. £9,100 (1951) [4] The De Havilland Mosquito is a British aircraft from the World War II. The Mosquito was a successful design. Originally intended to be a bomber, the type was very fast, could fly a long way and carry heavy loads. Therefore, it was and it was adapted to a number of other roles ...

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    de Havilland Aircraft Company Limited. The de Havilland Aircraft Company Limited ( / də ˈhævɪlənd /) was a British aviation manufacturer established in late 1920 by Geoffrey de Havilland at Stag Lane Aerodrome Edgware on the outskirts of north London. Operations were later moved to Hatfield in Hertfordshire.

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