de Havilland Mosquito

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24 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

A legendary de Havilland Mosquito in RAF camouflage livery, a rare historical warbird at an airshow.

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Aircraft

Mosquito DH98

RAF WWII Camo

Manufacturer

de Havilland

Achievements

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Location

Wittman Regional Airport

OSH/KOSH

43.9844, -88.5570

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Wittman Regional Airport OSH

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Aviation History

The de Havilland Mosquito was a British multi-role combat aircraft of WWII famed for its all-wood construction and exceptional speed. Used by RAF and allies for bombing, reconnaissance, and night fighting.

Fleet Rarity

Extremely rare; fewer than 10 airworthy Mosquitos remain worldwide.

Record Flights

Used in daring low-level precision raids, including the Amiens prison raid (Operation Jericho).

Safety & Events

One of the most successful lightweight and versatile WWII aircraft. Notable for surviving multiple dangerous missions due to speed and maneuverability.

Future Outlook

Most surviving airframes are in museums or are restored for airshows.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Merlin V12 piston engines

Engine

16.52 m

Wingspan

12.43 m

Length

2,400 km

Range

380 km/h (varies by version)

Speed

2 crew (pilot navigator/bombardier)

Capacity

10,160 kg

MTOW

4.65 m

Height

1,460 hp per engine (approximate, varies by mark)

Thrust

N/A (pre-ICAO standard)

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