White, Rowland
Mosquito: The RAF's Legendary Wooden Wonder and its Most Extraordinary Mission
- ISBN 13:
- 9780552178006
- author:
- White, Rowland
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin (Transworld)
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 560
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.8 x 3.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Transport, Aviation,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The de Havilland Mosquito was an aircraft that should never have existed, yet it proved to be the war-winning wonder that the RAF couldn't do without. Built of lightweight wood and powered by two Rolls-Royce Merlin engines, it was impossibly aerodynamic and headspinningly fast. This remarkable aircraft excelled as a spyplane, night-fighter, and pathfinder for Bomber Command's heavies, leaving the Luftwaffe in its wake. Its reputation was cemented by a series of daredevil bombing raids across occupied Europe, including on Berlin itself. The story of one impossible mission showcases the Mosquito's incredible versatility and sheds new light on a pivotal moment in the war. With its unique blend of compelling storytelling, human stories, and technological detail, this book is an unputdownable read that will keep you engaged until the end.
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