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How many planes did the Mosquito shoot down?
The plane was designed in 1938 and entered service in 1941. As a night fighter, the Mosquito downed more than 600 Luftwaffe planes over Germany and as many V-1 missiles (buzz bombs) over England and the English Channel. As a bomber, it proved able to carry twice the bomb load for which it was designed.
Are there any Mosquito planes still flying?
The de Havilland Mosquito is a British two-engine multi-role combat aircraft used by the Royal Air Force and other Allied air forces during World War II. Of the 7,781 aircraft built, 30 survive today, four of which are airworthy. Eight aircraft are currently under restoration.
What was faster Spitfire or Mosquito?
Further trials with the second prototype, W4050, against a Spitfire Mk II later in the year showed that the Mosquito was substantially faster, reaching a top speed of 392mph compared to the Spitfire’s 360mph.
What did the Germans think of the Mosquito aircraft?
The Germans realized that such a design needed to be copied and perhaps improved with the help of superior engineering. The Mosquito was famous for its speed and the ability to evade AA fire. It was legendary for having a low rate of downed airplanes for the British.
Which is better Spitfire or Hurricane?
The Spitfire and Bf 109E were well-matched in speed and agility, and both were somewhat faster than the Hurricane. However, the slightly larger Hurricane was regarded as an easier aircraft to fly and was effective against Luftwaffe bombers.
What are the deadliest aviation accidents in Washington State?
The crash also remains the deadliest aviation accident to occur in Washington state. Tachikawa air disaster, the next and worst air accident involving a C-124, which happened just six months after the Moses Lake crash. Arrow Air Flight 1285, another aircraft bringing U.S. servicemen home for Christmas which crashed in 1985.
What happened to the mosquito in WW2?
Mrs Judd prepares strips of wood to tack over gauze inside the hull of a Mosquito. The Mosquito ended the war with the lowest loss rate of any aircraft in RAF Bomber Command service during WWII. The last RAF Mosquito to remain in operational service was retired in 1956.
What caused the Malaysia Airlines plane crash?
With the wreckage now found, the evidence led experts to conclude the crash was caused by the pilots’ failure to take corrective action to recover from the stall. The findings cast a harsh light on fly-by-wire technology and its reliance on computers, rather than humans, to make the final call on flight decisions.
Who made the Mosquito plane?
Mosquitos were also built by Airspeed Ltd, Percival Aircraft Company and Standard Motors. 1134 Canadian and 212 Australian built Mosquitos were also produced by the Commonwealth. The last Mosquito (NF Mk 38) was completed at Chester in November 1950.