de Havilland Mosquito NF Mk.II, C.O. Wykeham-Barnes, No. 23 Sqdn, RAF, Malta, 1943 1/72 Die Cast Model - AC128
Features
- Model is approximately 7.5" long with a wingspan of 9"
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic parts
- Detailed cockpit with a glazed canopy
- Non-rotating three-blade hydromatic propellers
- Four nose-mounted Browning machine guns
- Includes a display stand that identifies the plane and pilot
The de Havilland Mosquito was a British twin-engine, multi-role combat aircraft used extensively during World War II. Nicknamed the "Wooden Wonder" due to its lightweight wooden construction, the Mosquito was remarkably fast and versatile, serving as a bomber, fighter, reconnaissance plane, and night fighter. Powered by two Rolls-Royce Merlin engines, it could reach speeds over 400 mph. Its adaptability allowed it to carry out precision bombing, anti-shipping missions, and intelligence gathering. The Mosquito's success in a variety of roles made it one of the most effective and respected aircraft of the war, with over 7,700 units built.
