Airfix A04065 1:72 de Havilland Mosquito PR.XVI

Product Info

Without a doubt, the Mosquito's greatest attribute was its speed and even though it was developed as a high-speed, unarmed bomber, the sheer fact it could outpace fighter aircraft of the day made it an attractive proposition to those in the military charged with obtaining photographic intelligence of potential enemy targets.

It is interesting to note that the second Mosquito prototype aircraft to begin construction was a photo reconnaissance variant and indeed, the first Mosquito to be taken on charge by the RAF was a PR Mosquito, so vital was this work to the British war effort.

The months prior to the D-Day landings saw the introduction of the upgraded Mosquito PR Mk.XVI variant, an aircraft which was the most effective photo reconnaissance aircraft in the skies at that time. Able to fly higher, faster and for longer, these latest reconnaissance Mosquitoes could go anywhere and see everything and the Germans hated them. 

Specialist Luftwaffe units were established specifically to challenge Mosquito reconnaissance incursions, however, it wasn't until the introduction of rocket and jet-powered aircraft that they had much hope of success. Even then, Mosquito crews were well-versed in evading interception and continued to bring home their vital tactical imagery.

Schemes

A04065 - de Havilland Mosquito PR.XVI, No.60 Squadron South African Air force, San Savero, Province of Foggia, Italy, January 1945. (A)

A04065 - de Havilland Mosquito PR.XVI, 653rd Bomb Squadron, 25th Bomb Group, 325th Photographic Wing, United States Army Air Force, Royal Air Force Watton, Norfolk, England, September 1944. (B)

Tech Specs

Item Length - Without Packaging (cm)

17.4

Item Height - Without Packaging (cm)

7.13

Item Width - Without Packaging (cm)

22.9

How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer?

142

Item Scale

1:72

License line

BAE SYSTEMS is a registered trade mark of BAE Systems plc.

Contents (what's in the box) sets

Plastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.

Finish

Plastic

Number of Scheme options

2

Skill Level

2

Flying Hours

2

Wingspan (mm)

229