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A private venture aircraft, the much-loved Mosquito was possibly the most versatile of all British aircraft of the 2nd World War. Revolutionary in its wood construction, the de Havilland Mosquito played a vital role in the war combining the manoeuverability of a fighter with the payload of a medium bomber. It contributed to the war as a fighter; an unarmed bomber, a reconnaissance aircraft and its different versions included the Sea Mosquito, the first British twin-engined aircraft to land on an aircraft carrier. "De Havilland Mosquito: An Illustrated History Volume 2" traces the fascinating development of the Mosquito from its construction through to operational fighter and bomber in frontline, Operational Training, Ferry and Maintenance Units. Human stories of RAF aircrew, ground crew and Commonwealth Air Forces are detailed in addition to coverage of the Mosquito operated by the Russians and that captured by the Luftwaffe. Performance tables, nose-art, advertising and a summary of preserved Mosquitoes enhance our knowledge of this aircraft's history. Supported by over 500 photographs, many of which are previously unpublished including a superb collection of rare colour photographs, this volume together with its companion volume "De Havilland: Mosquito An Illustrated History Volume 1" will form an indispensable 1,000 picture archive for any Mosquito historian or enthusiast.