1/72 Corgi (AA32803)
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| 1:72 Scale | Length | Width | ||
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| de Havilland Mosquito NF.Mk II | 6.75" | 9" |
Night Fighter DZ726 was fitted with A.I.Radar and Serrate, a system that could get a fix on the German Lichtenstein Radar from a range of around 100 miles. These aircraft carried no machine guns, only cannon. This aircraft, flown by Flg.Offs.Harry White DFC and Michael Allen DFC shot down an He177 during February 1944. Originally issued to 410 Sqn., DZ726 was damaged when it was flown through HT cables over Holland (bringing back over 300 feet of cable wrapped round the wings and tail!). After repairs at Hatfield, she was re-issued to 141 on 18th Oct 1943 who used NF MkII variants until Sept 1945. The aircraft was lost without trace during an A.I. exercise on 16 May 1944.
141 Squadron was formed in Oct 1943 and was based initially at Wittering, they also operated from West Raynham, Little Snoring, Coltishall and Church Fenton. The Squadron code was TW, their motto was: Caedimus nocto - We stand by night. 141 Squadron claimed a Bf.110 as damaged on the first 100th Group operation on the 17th December. The main task was to seek out enemy targets over Germany and provide RAF bomber support. The Mosquitoes replaced the squadrons Beaufighters after initial trials proved this aircraft unsuitable for the job.
de Havilland Mosquito NF.Mk II Designed in a private venture as a high-altitude, high-speed unarmed bomber, the de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito was first flown on November 25th, 1940. The Mosquito was one of the most successful aircraft of the Second World War. Only the Ju 88 could rival its versatility. Powered by two Rolls-Royce Merlin engines, the all-wood Mosquito was as fast as a fighter and could carry the payload of a medium bomber. During its lifetime, the Mosquito was used in varying roles, which included night fighter and ground attack. It carried radar systems and cannons, and there was even a carrier landing version.
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