DH Mosquito Design Analysis

[Crimea_River]

And we can also assume that the wooden design of the Mosquito was not necessarily the most efficient from an engineering standpoint. It's possible that the Mosquito could have been lightened a bit more by saving materials in strategic locations if someone was willing to take the time to do the calcs and if an extensive testing program was to be adopted. However, the saving would have been of little consequence, possibly adding a few hundred pounds to the fuel or bomb load.

 

[buffnut453]

Monocoque.Not Monique

I thought Monique was monocoque...ooops, sorry, I'm thinking of a different Monique.

I know...coat time again!

 

[Shortround6]

Monocoque.Not Monique

thanks I will correct it.

 

[Milosh]

Can we see a photo of Monique?

 

[pbehn]

Can we see a photo of Monique?

Is that a model you want to build?

 

[herman1rg]

Can we see a photo of Monique?

Do you have colour pictures of Monique and is she a model?



I'll get my coat

 

[Jim Chadwick]

If I recall correctly, the Typhoon escort was RAF 198 Sqn. and because of the bad weather didn't connect so were not able to escort - The nearby Luftwaffe were alerted to the Amiens prison attack and II/JG 26's Fw-190's chased & attacked the stragglers which unfortunately shot down the 140 Wing's raid leader, Grp. Capt. Percy Picard & his nav, Flt. Lt.'Pete' Broadlley - Some will remember Percy Picard from his role as the pilot in the famous "Target for Tonight" wartime movie...

In regard to Crimea_River's statement that the first built was in Canada is indeed correct, but I believe all the new wood fuselage was the first-off Glyn Powell's moulds from his factory here in NZ...

-The last flying Mosquito RR299 crashed at Barton Aerodrome in UK on 21 July 1996 killing both crew, Steve Watson & Kevin Moorhouse- A huge human tragedy, & unfortunately, a loss as RR299 was also a 30+ years UK Airshow circuit favourite - It was a T.III dual-control trainer based on the FB.VI...- Glyn Powell's one is an Aussie-built T.43, a version of the T.III - At the time of the 1996 crash there were around 31 surviving Mosquitoes worldwide. It really is marvelous that Kermit Week's and others are now able to gradually return these awesome aircraft to the skies and airshows for all to see, the sound of those two Merlins...wow... and such a huge testament to the talents of ALL those involved in Warbird Restoration, worldwide...

Cheers

I remember that day well. I was at home when I heard the noise of an aircraft approaching. The sound was unmistakably Merlin engines. I looked up and there she was, approaching me at an altitude I didn't think was permissible in my location. A fabulous site as she went right over my roof and away towards Barton Aerodrome. So sad to hear that less than an hour later she was gone, taking her crew with her....

 

[Builder 2010]

Just found this post and read the entire magazine articles in the first part. It's coming at a good time since I'm trying to decide what super plastic model I want to build next and am having a hard time choosing between SWS' A-1 Skyraider or their P-51, or Hong Kong Models Mosquito or Tamiya's Mosquito, or Tamiya's F4-U Corsair. These are all 1:32 and are all excellent kits. This article has made me look at the Mossie more seriously.