Mosquito at War: The RAF’s Most Versatile Aircraft in World War II

The de Havilland Mosquito was the most versatile aircraft of World War Two - and one of its most extraordinary. Serving as a day and night bomber, night fighter, intruder, pathfinder, ship-buster, reconnaissance aircraft, and more, the Mosquito fulfilled over a dozen combat roles with remarkable success. Constructed almost entirely of wood, it appeared on paper to be no match for Messerschmitts and Focke-Wulfs. In practice, its sheer speed allowed it to evade the formidable air defences of Nazi Germany and strike deep into enemy territory. Renowned aviation historian Chaz Bowyer draws on first-hand accounts from hundreds of aircrew who flew the Mosquito, an aircraft that by the end of the war was revered as one of the most successful fighters and bombers of World War II. 'In this book of Chaz Bowyer's is to be found a collection of the experiences of men who flew Mosquitos. They are extraordinarily vivid, authentic and convincing.' Sir Max Aitken Bart, DSO DFC Mosquito At War charts the aircraft's story from conception through every theatre in which it served, from Britain to Burma, revealing why this much-loved aeroplane proved uniquely suited to such a wide range of wartime roles.