Summary

  • The de Havilland Mosquito was a lightweight and nimble bomber made out of wood, and it became an iconic aircraft of the Royal Air Force during WWII.
  • The RAF initially had skepticism about the Mosquito's wooden construction, but the inclusion of defensive weaponry gained their full support.
  • The Mosquito played a significant role in daylight raids, flew faster than a Spitfire, and was impossible for German night fighters to intercept.