Welcome to Warbird Wednesday! Today we are rounding out our night fighters with a unique WWII aircraft, constructed mostly of wood, the de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito. The Mosquito was introduced in 1941 with its highest speed of 392 mph, which made it one of the fastest aircrafts at the time. This aircraft quickly gained popularity, as it fulfilled many different roles. They were also some of the most successful night fighters due to their unique plan of attack. The pilots would follow the target

Explore the marvelous de Havilland D.H.98 Mosquito T.Mk.III with volunteer John Frey. | Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum

On this day in 1940, the de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito took its maiden flight. Can you believe that was 85 years ago?! Where does the Wooden Wonder land in your WWII warbird rankings? #warbird #aviation #firstflight #WWIIhistory #avgeek | EAA - The Spirit of Aviation

The wooden Mosquito plane could fly at 400 miles an hour - its speed and fire power during WWII helped win decisive victories against the Nazis. Now a renovated prototype will be on show at the de Havilland Aircraft Museum. Longer report on iPlayer http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b06pwjj9 | BBC London