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De Haviland Mosquito B VIs of 105
Squadron Royal Air Force in Aviation art prints
by Aviation artists Robin Smith and Nicholas Trudgian. These Mosquito print of 105 Squadron
are available form Aviation art prints a division of Cranston Fine
Arts.
Used
as a night fighter, fighter bomber, bomber and Photo-reconnaissance, with
a crew of two, Maximum speed was 425 mph, at 30,300 feet, 380mph at
17,000ft. and a ceiling of 36,000feet, maximum range 3,500 miles. the
Mosquito was armed with four 20mm Hospano cannon in belly and four
.303 inch browning machine guns in nose. Coastal strike aircraft had
eight 3-inch Rockets under the wings, and one 57mm shell gun in belly. The
Mossie at it was known made its first flight on 25th November 1940, and
the mosquito made its first operational flight for the Royal Air Force as
a reconnaissance unit based at Benson. In early 1942, a modified
version (mark II) operated as a night fighter with 157 and 23
squadron's. In April 1943 the first De Haviland Mosquito saw service in
the Far east and in 1944 The Mosquito was used at Coastal Command in its
strike wings. Bomber Commands offensive against Germany saw many
Mosquitos, used as photo Reconnaissance aircraft, Fighter Escorts, and
Path Finders. The Mosquito stayed in service with the Royal Air
Force until 1955. and a total of 7781 mosquito's were built. Those Nagging Mosquitoes by Stan Stokes.
Although
fifty years has passed since the end of WW II, the de Havilland
Mosquito, or Mossie, is still held in high admiration by the crews which
flew this wonderful aircraft. Built in a number of variants, the
Mosquito served in a number of roles including fighter, bomber, trainer,
transport, night fighter, and reconnaissance aircraft. Prior to WW II
the de Havilland Company had built a good reputation for building highly
streamlined, very fast aircraft, utilized for racing. The Company
submitted a design proposal in 1939 for an all new twin-engined
aircraft, primarily built of wood, which would be capable of 400 MPH
with its twin Merlin engines. Late in 1939 the Air Ministry ordered a
prototype, and in March of 1940 an initial fifty production aircraft
were ordered. The Mosquito was built utilizing a one-piece, two-spar
wing. Spruce and plywood were utilized extensively. The aircraft
performed admirably in its initial tests and the first combat mission
took place in September, 1941. Some of the early Mosquitoes were
produced in a bomber variant. Early Mosquitoes were painted in a unique
blue-gray camouflage. One of the first squadrons equipped with the
Mosquito was number 105. In September of 1942, 105 squadron sent four of
its aircraft on a daring daylight low level raid to bomb the Gestapo
Headquarters in Oslo, Norway. This successful mission was lead by RAF
Squadron Leader George Parry. The mission was important because the
Gestapo Headquarters housed vital dossiers on Norwegian resistance
personnel, and the resistance had requested the mission to boost morale.
The Mosquitoes were unexpectedly attacked by two Fw-190s as they
approached the target. One of the aircraft (piloted by F/Sgt. Carter)
was hit and crashed while attempting a forced landing on a lake. One of
the Fw-190s struck a tree during the chase, and crash landed in a
mountainous area.
Stan Stokes, in his striking painting, appropriately titled Those
Nagging Mosquitoes, depicts the three returning aircraft of 105 Squadron
flying fast and low over a fjord in Norway. Because the Mossie utilized
speed as a way to avoid enemy fighters, several minor modifications were
made to coax every additional MPH possible out of the aircraft. Other
modification were made to some aircraft which allowed them to carry a
4,000 pound bomb. The Mosquito was also produced under license in Canada
utilizing Packard-manufactured Merlin engines. The Mosquito B Mk IX
utilized a pair of 1,680 HP Merlin 72s and the prototype attained a
speed of 437 MPH. Other Mossies were modified to utilize a bulbous
ventral radar dome. The Mosquito was produced until 1950. More than
7,700 aircraft were built. The aircraft remained in service with the RAF
until 1963. Only a few restored examples of this versatile aircraft
remain in existence.
Mosquitos Over the Rhine by Nicholas Trudgian Mosquitos from No 105 Squadron
R.A.F. based at Marham, Norfolk, England, on a low-level intruder strike
over the Rhine river, Germany in December 1942.
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| Dawn of a Legend by Stephen Brown. In what became a familiar sight over East Anglia during World War II, RAF de Havilland Mosquitoes head out at low level towards the North Sea. These aircraft are Mosquito B. Mk IVs of No 2 Group, 105 Squadron operating from Horsham St. Faith in the summer of 1942. Also known as The Wooden Wonder or Timber Terror, the Mosquito was a twin-engine aircraft with the pilot and navigator sitting side by side. Its plywood structure gave the Mosquito exceptional speed, ability and durability. Signed limited edition of 100 prints. Paper size 28 inches x 13.5 inches (71cm x 34cm). Price £95.00 Signed by Flight Lieutenant Geoffrey Perks DFC.
Limited edition of 25 artist proofs. Paper size 28 inches x 13.5 inches (71cm x 34cm). Price £120.00 Signed by Flight Lieutenant Geoffrey Perks DFC and Wing Commander Branse Burbridge DSO DFC. ITEM CODE DHM2623 |
| Top Dog by Robert Taylor. Completing a record 213 operational sorties with Bomber Commands Pathfinder Force, Mosquito LR503 became one of the most successful aircraft in the Royal Air Force during World War II. It flew first with 109 Pathfinder Squadron, and then 105 Pathfinder Squadron, completing more combat missions than any other Allied aircraft. RAAF limited edition of 100 prints, with 2 signatures. Print paper size 22 inches x 21 inches (56cm x 53cm). Price £95.00 Signatories: Sqn Ld Leonard C Jacobe DFC, and Flying Officer Malcolm B Skinner.
RAF limited edition of 25 artist proofs, with 5 signatures. Print paper size 22 inches x 21 inches (56cm x 53cm). Price £135.00 Signatories: Wng Com Robert Bray DFC, Sqn Ldr T J Broom DFC, Sqn Ldr Ron Curtis DSO DFC, Flt Lt Ray Harrington, and Warrant Officer A E Winwood.
RAF limited edition of 500 prints, with 5 signatures. Print paper size 22 inches x 21 inches (56cm x 53cm). Price £95.00 Signatories: Wng Com Robert Bray DFC, Sqn Ldr T J Broom DFC, Sqn Ldr Ron Curtis DSO DFC, Flt Lt Ray Harrington, and Warrant Officer A E Winwood.
Limited edition of 50 Memorials proofs, with 8 signatures. Print paper size 22 inches x 21 inches (56cm x 53cm). Price £265.00 Signatories: Wng Com Robert Bray DFC, Sqn Ldr T J Broom DFC, Sqn Ldr Ron Curtis DSO DFC, Flt Lt Ray Harrington, Warrant Officer A E Winwood, Wng Com Branse Burbridge DSO DFC, Grp Cpt Leonard Cheshire VC OM DSO DFC (matted) and Grp Cpt John Cunningham DSO DFC (matted) ITEM CODE DHM2605 |
| The Rail Strike by Robin Smith. Mosquito BIV of 105 Sqdn. attacking rail yards at Nantes in 1944. Limited edition of 500 prints signed by veteran pilots. Image size 26 inches x 17 inches (66cm x 43cm). Price £94.00 ITEM CODE RS0004 |
| Return From Leipzig by Anthony Saunders. Mosquitos of 105 Squadron, Marham. Signed limited edition of 2500 prints. Special Promotion : This print is 30% off for a limited time only! Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £23.52
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £38.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £440.00 ITEM CODE DHM0421 |
| Mosquitos Over the Rhine by Nicolas Trudgian. Mosquitos from No 105 Squadron R.A.F. based at Marham, Norfolk, England, on a low-level intruder strike over the Rhine river, Germany in December 1942. Signed limited edition of 750 prints, double mounted ready for framing.. Mounted size 10 inches x 9 inches (25cm x 23cm). Price £36.00 ITEM CODE DHM2445 |
| Those Nagging Mosquitoes by Stan Stokes. Although fifty years has passed since the end of WW II, the de Havilland Mosquito, or Mossie, is still held in high admiration by the crews which flew this wonderful aircraft. Built in a number of variants, the Mosquito served in a number of roles including fighter, bomber, trainer, transport, night fighter, and reconnaissance aircraft. Prior to WW II the de Havilland Company had built a good reputation for building highly streamlined, very fast aircraft, utilized for racing. The Company submitted a design proposal in 1939 for an all new twin-engined aircraft, primarily built of wood, which would be capable of 400 MPH with its twin Merlin engines. Late in 1939 the Air Ministry ordered a prototype, and in March of 1940 an initial fifty production aircraft were ordered. The Mosquito was built utilizing a one-piece, two-spar wing. Spruce and plywood were utilized extensively. The aircraft performed admirably in its initial tests and the first combat mission took place in September, 1941. Some of the early Mosquitoes were produced in a bomber variant. Early Mosquitoes were painted in a unique blue-gray camouflage. One of the first squadrons equipped with the Mosquito was number 105. In September of 1942, 105 squadron sent four of its aircraft on a daring daylight low level raid to bomb the Gestapo Headquarters in Oslo, Norway. This successful mission was lead by RAF Squadron Leader George Parry. The mission was important because the Gestapo Headquarters housed vital dossiers on Norwegian resistance personnel, and the resistance had requested the mission to boost morale. The Mosquitoes were unexpectedly attacked by two Fw-190s as they approached the target. One of the aircraft (piloted by F/Sgt. Carter) was hit and crashed while attempting a forced landing on a lake. One of the Fw-190s struck a tree during the chase, and crash landed in a mountainous area. Stan Stokes, in his striking painting, appropriately titled Those Nagging Mosquitoes, depicts the three returning aircraft of 105 Squadron flying fast and low over a fjord in Norway. Because the Mossie utilized speed as a way to avoid enemy fighters, several minor modifications were made to coax every additional MPH possible out of the aircraft. Other modification were made to some aircraft which allowed them to carry a 4,000 pound bomb. The Mosquito was also produced under license in Canada utilizing Packard-manufactured Merlin engines. The Mosquito B Mk IX utilized a pair of 1,680 HP Merlin 72s and the prototype attained a speed of 437 MPH. Other Mossies were modified to utilize a bulbous ventral radar dome. The Mosquito was produced until 1950. More than 7,700 aircraft were built. The aircraft remained in service with the RAF until 1963. Only a few restored examples of this versatile aircraft remain in existence. Signed limited edition of 4750 prints. Print size 16 inches x 11.5 inches (41cm x 30cm) Supplied with signed and numbered certificate of authenticity.. Price £37.00
Signed limited edition of 225 prints. Size 16 inches x 11.5 inches (41cm x 30cm). Price £94.00 Signed by Flt Lt George Parry - Leader of the Oslo Raid. ITEM CODE STK0138 |
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