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DH Mosquito B Mk IV Series II Oboe marker DK333/HS-F Grim Reaper of No 109 Sqn, No 8 Group (PFF), flown by Flg Offs Harry B Stephens and Frank R Ruskell DFC, Wyton, January 1943. |
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On 27 January 1943 DK333 was one of three Mosquitoes to drop the first ground target indicators (250-lb marker bombs) in action. In 1944 Flg Offs Harry B Stephens and Frank Ruskell DFC flew DK333 during their tour, the latter leaving No 109 Sqn in April1944 whilst the former was later killed in action. DK333 algo served with Nos 105, 139 and 192 Sqns, before being SoC on 30 May 1945. |
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Oboe was the most accurate form ofblind bombing used in World War 2, and it took its name from a radar pulse which sounded like a musical instrumento John C Sampson, a navigator in No 105 Sqn from the summer of 1944 to me end of me war, describes the system employed; 'The radar pulses operated on me range from two ground stations ("Cat" and "Mo use") in England across to the target (following me Normandy invasion, ground stations were located on me continent, thus increasing the effective range of the system). The signals went urine of sight", and did not follow the curvature of me earth, so the further the target, the higher one needed to be. The time on the bombing run was ten minutes on a slightly curved track, as it was a system based on range. The track to me target was extended backwards for a further five minutes. |
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This was known as the "waiting point", but one did not actually wait there – it meant waiting for one's call-in signal. 50, at zero minus 15 minutes, one turned onto the track to the target and switched on the Oboe receiver and listened out. When one heard the call-in signal we switched on the Oboe transmitter and began to receive signals from the ground station. 'The signals were heard by both pilot and navigator, and were used to track the aircraft over the target, Ifinside the correct line, dots were heard, and if outside the line, dashes, whilst a steady note indicated the target was on track. This signal was heard only by the navigator. When the release signal, which consisted of five dots and a two-second dash, was heard, the navigator released the markers or bombs.' |
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Yet another No 109 Sqn B Mk IV Series li to carry nose art, DK333 became one of the first Mosquitoes to drop ground target indicators (250 Ib marker bombs) when it participated in a raid on 27 January 1943. This aircraft also served with No 192 Sqn, before finally being struck off charge on 30 May 1945. |
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On 15 November 1941 de Havilland Chief Test Pilot, Geoffrey de Havilland Jr, demonstrated prototype Mosquito W4064 to Wg Cdr Peter H A Simmons DFC, OC No 105 Sqn, and his air- and groundcrews at their Swanton Morley base. That same month the first Mk IVs carne off the Hatfield production lines, and on 17 November W4066 became the premier Mosquito B Mk IV bomber to enter RAF service when it was received by Simmons' unit -No 105 Sqn's first operation took place on 31 May 1942. B Mk IVs were initially so scarce that No 105 Sqn often had to share aircraft with its sister-squadron, No 139,in order to perform operations from its Norfolk base (RAF Marham). “MOSQUITO BOMBER/FIGHTER-BOMBER UNITS 1942-45” Martin Bowman OSPREY COMBAT AIRCRAFT - 4 |
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History: The all-wood Mosquito bomber was designed with war in mind. Powered by two Rolls-Royce Merlin engines, the Mosquito was as fast as a fighter and could carry the payload of a medium bomber. Flying high and fast, it was believed it could perform the mission without defensive armament. In a display of incredible foresight, deHavilland constructed the airplane almost entirely out of balsa and plywood in case strategic metals became scarce. The Air Ministry originally wanted nothing to do with the aircraft, and rejected it as unsuitable because of its wooden construction. |
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When World War Two broke out the Air Ministry began to reconsider its position. With Germany ready to unleash her wolfpacks and the United States still restrained by the Neutrality Laws, construction materials became a strategic concern. On March 1, 1940, an order for 50 Mosquitos was placed, but it was soon postponed while the Allied armies replaced the material lost on the beaches at Dunkirk. The first prototype flew on November 25, 1940, and the Air Ministry officials who had been so skeptical were amazed to see the Mosquito performing climbing rolls on one engine, and dashing across the sky at speeds expected of fighters. Production of three prototypes for official consideration were built: the Mosquito PR.Mk I, a photo-reconnaissance plane, the Mosquito B.Mk IV, a medium bomber to replace the Blenheim, and the Mosquito NF.Mk II, a night fighter. The first operational flight of the PR.Mk I confirmed the Mosquito needed no armament when on a flight over Brest it outpaced three Luftwaffe Bf 109s and returned home. |
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The B.Mk IV entered combat in the early months of 1942, after a period of familiarization. The Mosquito was much faster than the Blenheim and required new tactics to hit its targets. The bomber crews were soon very impressed with the amount of damage the Mosquito could absorb. Its construction took full advantage of the flexibility of its wooden construction, the two sides being fully equipped with controls and wiring runs before being joined together.The Mosquito NF Mk II had a heavy armament of four cannons and four machineguns. It carried the AI Mk IV radar. The Mosquito NF was the first night fighter to be stationed in the Mediterranean, fighting from Malta as day and night fighter. It was also used as a night intruder, performing its first intruder mission on December 30-31, 1942. |
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Because of its high speed, crews needed some time to grow accustomed to the new machine. For this reason, de Havilland also produced a training version, the Mosquito T.Mk III, with dual controls. All versions had a crew of two, seated side-by-side. The last Mosquitos were withdrawn from RAF photo-reconnaissance units in 1961. The Mosquito was also manufactured under license in Australia and Canada. In all, 7,781 Mosquitos were built. Today, only one Mosquito continues to be operational, although as of this writing it has not flown in several years. It is owned by the Weeks Air Museum in Florida. Nicknames: Mossie; Balsa Bomber; Wooden Wonder; Freeman's Folly (early nickname referring to Air Council member Sir Wilfred Freeman); Tsetse (Mk XVIII anti-shipping variant). |
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Specifications (FB.Mk VI): Engines: Two 1,620-hp Rolls-Royce Merlin 25 V-12 piston engines Weight: Empty 14,300 lbs., Max Takeoff 22,300 lbs. Wing Span: 54ft. 2in. Length: 40ft. 10.75in. Height: 15ft. 3in.Performance: Maximum Speed: 362 mph (Later photo-recon versions could exceed 425 mph) Ceiling: 33,000 ft. Range: 1,650 miles with full bomb load. |
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DH Mosquito B IV - DK333/HS-F 'Grim Reaper' JRLucariny FS2002/2004 model |
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JRLucariny PANEL Custom Panel Designer Version 2.5 - ABACUS FDE FSDS Mosquito by Mark Harper |
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DRAWINGS “MOSQUITO B Mk.IV” Link |
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Bomb Bay Doors Open SHIFT+E Close SHIFT+E Cockpit Door "/" Spoiler key |
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“MOSQUITO BOMBER/FIGHTER-BOMBER UNITS 1942-45” Martin Bowman OSPREY COMBAT AIRCRAFT - 4 |
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