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    D.H. Mosquito

    This is not a mosquito specie nor is it a deadly disease carried by one. D.H. Mosquito is actually a military aircraft that was famous during Word War II. This twin-engine aircraft, also known as The Wooden Wonder and The Timber Terror, was created as a fast day bomber. Powered by a pair of Rolls Royce Merlin engines, the D.H. Mosquito worked best because of its unconventional design.

    The D.H. Mosquito's wooden structure was mainly thought of because of the abundant resources and skills in the furniture industry, and the lack of steel and aluminum supply at that time. De Havilland, the one who designed the aircraft did not make the Air Ministry's approval until they actually saw its performance.

    The D.H. Mosquito's design was conceived in 1938. However, it wasn't until March 1940 that there was really genuine interest in it for its construction to take place. They build three models with different specifications. The first flight happened on November 25, 1940 by the prototype W4050. The second prototype is the night fighter model which flew on May 15, 1941. Shortly after, the photo reconnaissance prototype made its first flight on June 10, 1941.

    The D.H. Mosquito did some outstanding tasks during World War II. It served as day or night fighter, strike fighter-bomber, pathfinder, and photo reconnaissance, among others. However, its most exceptional feature was its speed. The D.H. Mosquito could outrun any pursuing aircraft and was faster than anything else during that time.

    The three D.H. Mosquito prototypes serve as basis for the production of more of this kind of aircraft. Total production was at 7,781 wherein 6,710 of which were built during World War II. De Havilland is responsible for the 5,007 aircrafts produced in their three factories in the U.K. Airspeed Ltd, Percival Aircraft Company and Standard Motors were also responsible for building some of the aircrafts. The Commonwealth also produced some 1,134 Canadian-built and 212 Australian-built D.H. Mosquitos. November 1950 signaled the completion of the last of these aircrafts in Chester, a NF Mk.38.

    Even if the wooden structure of the aircraft makes restoration difficult, there are still about 30 preserved D.H. Mosquitos in various locations including the Royal Air Force Museum at Hendon. The original W4050 aircraft is being completely restored in the de Havilland Aircraft Heritage Center in U.K. The last model believed to be capable of flying which was built sometime between October 1944 and July 1945, crashed on July 21, 1996 at an air show, losing both its crew.

    Whether or not there are still airworthy D.H. Mosquito aircrafts out there, they have well served their biggest purpose. For now, it is enough that people know of their remarkable features. Real performances are not necessary.

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