Comments on: de Havilland DH98 Mosquito

By: GERMANOPHILE

GERMANOPHILE — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 13:54:09 +0000

This was a British …
This was a British plane of WW11 (the commentery gives it away!) American efforts came no way near to compete, P40 or P51 why argue??? these planes came no where near!! proven!?! this was a Brirish produced plane with no American influence -get over it please!

By: LIVERPOOLSCOTTISH

LIVERPOOLSCOTTISH — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 13:54:09 +0000

I disagree with …
I disagree with your point with regard to the inherent strength of the Mosquito airframe. It was in reality extremely robust & strong, as well as lightweight. In addition, the Mosquito was extremely formidable in air to air combat against fighters. There is ample footage of Mosquito’s blowing FW 190′s out the sky to prove this point! The dedicated bomber variant DID rely on sheer speed as protection, however, the FB variant with 4 20mm cannon & 4 .303 MG’s in the nose was a potent fighter.

By: cherusker001

cherusker001 — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 13:54:09 +0000

You are correct, it …
You are correct, it´s an early P-51

By: youmannn1

youmannn1 — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 13:54:09 +0000

looks more like a …
looks more like a P40 more than a 51

By: 5311ATB

5311ATB — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 13:54:09 +0000

Yes, it is a P51
Yes, it is a P51

By: STRURM249

STRURM249 — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 13:54:09 +0000

Whats the fighter …
Whats the fighter at 8:36 thats behind the Mosquito, i think its an early Mustang but im not sure

By: oldmanokent

oldmanokent — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 13:54:09 +0000

if anyone is …
if anyone is interested there’s a pilot navigator meet at colney october 4

By: martynpank

martynpank — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 13:54:09 +0000

I reckon it’s a B29.
I reckon it’s a B29.

By: martynpank

martynpank — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 13:54:08 +0000

I don’t know who’s …
I don’t know who’s country is responsible for the ‘Mossie’ I always thought it was British. But I don’t care because whoever made it, it was the most versatile craft of WW2, taking on more roles than any other plane. Superb aviation wonder!

By: radioroidar

radioroidar — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 13:54:08 +0000

Bombs were carried …
Bombs were carried in a bomb bay within the fuselage.