A Possible Mosquito Entrant for Next Years Air Show?

Jimbuna · 10-27-14, 03:05 PM

After the success of the VeRA Lancaster from Canada this year it would be great to see a Mosquito next

http://www.otsnews.co.uk/mosquito-fo...0xlA8.facebook

eddie · 10-27-14, 03:34 PM

If you ever see one at an air show Jim, get plenty of pics! I would love to hear how it sounds on a flyby!

Jimbuna · 10-27-14, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by eddie

If you ever see one at an air show Jim, get plenty of pics! I would love to hear how it sounds on a flyby!

Sure will

Eichhörnchen · 10-27-14, 05:01 PM

Years ago, when there was still one flying here in the UK, my wife and I were walking high up on the North Downs near Halling when that very aircraft came roaring straight down the long country road towards us at seemingly treetop height.

It was autumn and a dramatic windy day, and the vision and sound of the thing remains for both of us (she still talks about it now.) Not so long after that I learned it had crashed.

eddie · 10-27-14, 05:36 PM

Thanks for the links Jim, they are great!

Stealhead · 10-27-14, 05:47 PM

I read that the Mossies flown in the Pacific had to use a diffrent glue compound. They also recived the gray tone as it was more reflective to sunlight. I would think the hard part about keeping one flying would be the integrity of the wood. I doubt there is a true 100% orignal air worthy survivor. Still one even with some rebuilt sections is impressive.

Sailor Steve · 10-27-14, 05:54 PM

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I doubt there is a true 100% orignal air worthy survivor.

That's true of many airworthy types. I've read that out of the hundreds of DC-3s still in the air, not more than a handful contain any original parts at all. Technically they are no longer "originals". But they are very real.

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Still one even with some rebuilt sections is impressive.

Rebuilt or not, it's still the same airplane in spirit, and it's still beautiful.

Aktungbby · 10-27-14, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by eddie

If you ever see one at an air show Jim, get plenty of pics! I would love to hear how it sounds on a flyby!

this 'll tide you over http://www.combatreform.org/cannonfighter.htm Gotta have one with the chin cannon!!

eddie · 10-27-14, 06:23 PM

Thanks for that link too! The Mossie has always been my favorite RAF aircraft! Geez, look at the size of that round,lol

Jimbuna · 10-28-14, 05:09 AM

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Thanks for the links Jim, they are great!

No problem, I know someone who is part of the restoration team for aircraft TA122 at the DH Aircraft Heritage Centre and he keeps me updated regarding events.

http://www.airport-data.com/aircraft/TA122.html

http://forums.diecast-aviation.eu/sh...light=mosquito

http://peoplesmosquito.wordpress.com/

10-27-14, 03:05 PM	#1
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eddie Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,023 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the links Jim, they are great! __________________ Don't mistake my kindness for weakness. I'm kind to everyone, but when someone is unkind to me, weak is not what you are going to remember about me. Al Capone

10-27-14, 06:23 PM	#9
eddie Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,023 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	Thanks for that link too! The Mossie has always been my favorite RAF aircraft! Geez, look at the size of that round,lol __________________ Don't mistake my kindness for weakness. I'm kind to everyone, but when someone is unkind to me, weak is not what you are going to remember about me. Al Capone

10-27-14, 05:01 PM	#4
Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 17,372 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Years ago, when there was still one flying here in the UK, my wife and I were walking high up on the North Downs near Halling when that very aircraft came roaring straight down the long country road towards us at seemingly treetop height. It was autumn and a dramatic windy day, and the vision and sound of the thing remains for both of us (she still talks about it now.) Not so long after that I learned it had crashed.

10-27-14, 05:47 PM	#6
Stealhead Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5,421 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	I read that the Mossies flown in the Pacific had to use a diffrent glue compound. They also recived the gray tone as it was more reflective to sunlight. I would think the hard part about keeping one flying would be the integrity of the wood. I doubt there is a true 100% orignal air worthy survivor. Still one even with some rebuilt sections is impressive.