The Mosquito Pocket Manual: All marks in service 1941–1945 - Hardcover

Robson, Martin

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1844863069 ISBN 13: 9781844863068

Publisher: Conway, 2016

Synopsis

The de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito was a British multi-role combat aircraft with a two-man crew that served during and after the Second World War. It was one of few operational front-line aircraft of the era constructed almost entirely of wood and was nicknamed “The Wooden Wonder.” The Mosquito was also known affectionately as the “Mossie” to its crews. Originally conceived as an unarmed fast bomber, the Mosquito was adapted to a wide range of bombing roles. It was also used by BOAC as a fast transport to carry small high-value cargoes to and from neutral countries through enemy-controlled airspace.
This book collates a variety of pamphlets and manuals on the plane that were produced throughout the war for the benefit of pilots and others associated with the aircraft.

About this title

About the Author

Dr. Martin Robson is a lecturer in defense studies at the University of Exeter. He is the author of several works of military, aviation, and naval history, including the popular Pocket Manuals on the Spitfire and Lancaster Bomber for Conway, as well as the D-Day Kit Bag. He lives in Devon.

Review

"I must confess that I did not think that this would be an interesting book but I was very wrong in that regard. It is a book I enjoyed and if you are an enthusiast of the type, you will as well." - Modeling Madness

"There is good information for the historian, pilot and some nice detailed period cockpit photos with instrumentation callouts. If the Mosquito interests you, you will find this book to your liking." - IPMS/USA

Edition details

• Publisher: Conway
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1844863069
• ISBN 13: 9781844863068
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 160