Near Christchurch, New Zealand, a dedicated team of craftsmen works on rebuilding a de Havilland Mosquito with ties to one of ...

Click to open image viewer. Officials in the British Air Ministry vehemently resisted building it, but from the day production finally began in 1941 until the war ended, the Royal Air Force never had ...

At de Havilland in 1943, a worker prepares wood strips for a Mosquito hull. Imperial War Museum Conceived as a light bomber, the World War II de Havilland Mosquito was designed to defend itself with ...

On the list of the most influential aircraft designers of the 20th century, Geoffrey de Havilland is on whatever short list you want to make. From biplanes to passenger jets, he's designed or helped ...

The De Havilland Mosquito was unlike any other aircraft of WWII—fast, light, and made of wood. This stunning animation brings its story to life, celebrating the RAF’s most daring creation.

Here’s some Mosquito news that won’t bug you. The Flying Heritage Collection’s de Havilland Mosquito is nearing completion at a restoration facility in New Zealand. In a few months the plane is ...

A critical advantage to the Mosquito’s wooden construction was its relatively light weight—giving it a fantastic top speed of 415 miles per hour. Summary and Key Points You Need to Know: The De ...

Flight trials revealed only minor development problems and de Havilland finished twenty production aircraft before 1941 ended. A photo-reconnaissance D. H. 98 flew the first operational Mosquito ...