Lepine, Mike
The de Havilland Mosquito: The History of a Legend
- ISBN 13:
- 9781915343239
- author:
- Lepine, Mike
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Sona Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 27 x 21 centimetres (0.75 kg)
- Genre:
- History, Military History, Aviation,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The de Havilland Mosquito History of a Legend is a detailed account of the development and operations of this iconic British twin-engined light bomber. The book explores the Mosquito's unique design, which featured a wooden frame, earning it the nickname "Wooden Wonder" or "Mossie". With its impressive speed and agility, the Mosquito played a significant role in various missions during World War II, including precision attacks on military targets and special raids. The Mosquito's versatility and capabilities are showcased through its various variants and the missions it undertook, such as Operation Jericho, which targeted Amiens Prison in 1944. The book also highlights the aircraft's involvement in key events, including a notable attack on the main Berlin broadcasting station on January 30, 1943, which disrupted Hermann Göring's speech. This lavishly illustrated book provides a comprehensive look at the de Havilland Mosquito's history, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in the aircraft's development and operations during World War II.
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