Mosquito

The RAF's Legendary Wooden Wonder and its Most Extraordinary Mission

Rowland White

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English

Bantam
23 January 2024

History; Second World War; Air forces & warfare; Military aircraft; Aerospace & aviation technology; Aircraft: general interest

The incredible story of one of WW2's most iconic aircraft told through one impossible mission by the master of the aviation thriller

'Captivating' Daily Telegraph 'Stunning' James Holland 'Superb' Daily Express 'Wonderful' John Nichol 'Remarkable' RAF News

Built of lightweight wood, powered by two growling Rolls-Royce Merlin engines, impossibly aerodynamic, headspinningly fast and armed to the teeth, the de Havilland Mosquito was the war-winning wonder that should never have existed- the aircraft the RAF didn't think it wanted then couldn't do without.

Flying on operations barely eighteen months after a single prototype was ordered off the drawing board, it was the answer to its pilots' prayers- a stunningly versatile warplane capable of leaving the Luftwaffe in its wake to attack when and where the enemy was least expecting it.

Excelling as a spyplane, night-fighter and pathfinder for Bomber Command's heavies the Mossie's reputation was cemented by a series of daredevil bombing raids across occupied Europe, including on Berlin itself, where only surprise, speed and precision could ensure success.

So when Churchill's top secret Special Operations Executive needed to destroy the Gestapo HQ in the centre of downtown Copenhagen to prevent a devastating Nazi last stand that might prolong the war for many months, there was only one machine for the job.

This is the story of that legendary aircraft told through that one impossible mission.

Like Rowland White's previous books, Mosquito is an unputdownable mix of utterly compelling storytelling, incredible human stories and fascinating technological detail, which sheds never-before-told light on a pivotal mission that helped bring the war to its bloody and brutal close.

Praise for Mosquito

'10/10' Helen Fry 'Excellent ... provides thrilling accounts' The Past 'A brilliant read' Army Rumour Service Book Club 'A triumph' Damcasters podcast 'A tremendous book ... can't recommend it more highly' We Have Ways podcast 'An addictive, moving and tenaciously researched tale ... his best book to date' Flypast 'Mosquito reads like a thriller... Unreservedly recommended' Aviation Historian 'It's like the best adventure stories except this one is the real thing' Best of British 'A fascinating insight into one of the aircraft's most dramatic episodes' History of War 'White immerses the reader in the action from the first page ... a must read' Flight International 'Thrilling... A multi-layered, painstakingly assembled narrative... an instant classic' Warships IFR

By: Rowland White
Imprint: Bantam
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 153mm, Spine: 40mm
Weight: 705g
ISBN: 9781787634541
ISBN 10: 178763454X
Pages: 480
Publication Date: 23 January 2024
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , General/trade , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Rowland White is the author of four critically acclaimed works of aviation history- Vulcan 607, Phoenix Squadron, Storm Front and Into the Black, as well as a compendium of aviation, The Big Book of Flight. Born and brought up in Cambridge, he studied Modern History at Liverpool University. In 2014 he launched Project Cancelled to produce apparel inspired by the best in aviation, space and other cool stuff. Find it at projectcancelled.com For more information on Rowland White and his books visit his website at rowlandwhite.com or find him on Twitter at @rowlandwhite

Reviews for Mosquito: The RAF's Legendary Wooden Wonder and its Most Extraordinary Mission

A captivating history ... White used the history of these operations to weave stories of fortitude and courage into the story of a great machine * Daily Telegraph * This is history as it should be written: adrenaline-charged, exciting, impeccably and painstakingly researched with a cast of vividly-drawn characters. Riding through it is among the greatest, most extraordinarily brilliant aircraft of them all: the Mosquito. One of the most gripping works of history I’ve ever read -- James Holland 10/10 -- Helen Fry Wonderful detail, intricate research and most importantly, powerful & moving human testimony, ensure the reader is gripped from the first page to the last by this incredible story -- John Nichol Believe the plaudits - Mosquito is a wonderful tome ... an addictive, moving and tenaciously researched tale ... his best book to date * Flypast *