|
Mosquito - The Wooden Wonder of Salisbury Hall by Robert Tomlin. (AP)
On 15th May 1941, Geoffrey de Havilland Jnr, accompanied by Fred Plumb, lifts the third prototype Mosquito, the first night-fighter variant, from the unprepared fields of Salisbury Hall for the short flight to Hatfield. The Mosquito was probably the boldest private venture ever in the history of aviation and one of the most remarkable aircraft of all time. Conceived in secret in the stately home of Salisbury Hall in the great de Havilland tradition, the engineers and designers applied their genius of craftsmanship in wood to produce the war's most amazingly effective warplane. It had everything in one package. Faster than contemporary fighters, it could even carry more bombs than the Flying Fortress and roam the skies of Europe almost with impunity. The first prototype was assembled in the carefully disguised hangar at the side of the Hall, then dismantled for the short road journey to Hatfield, where it was quickly re-assembled and test flown. Such was the exciting potentia.........
More Text... |
| | Item Code : DHM6153 | Mosquito - The Wooden Wonder of Salisbury Hall by Robert Tomlin. (AP) - Editions Available | |
| | DESCRIPTION | SIZE | SIGNATURES | OFFERS | PRICE | PURCHASING | PACKS | | Limited edition of 25 artist proofs. | Image size 20 inches x 13.5 inches (51cm x 35 cm) |
Cunningham, John | | Group Captain John Cunningham CBE DSO DFC AE DL FRAeS (deceased) |
| John Cunningham joined the RAF in 1935 with 604 Squadron. At the outbreak of World War Two he was based at North Weald flying Blenheims on day escort and night fighter operations. In September 1940 he converted onto Beaufighters equipped with radar, the first aircraft that made night fighting really possible. In November he had the Squadrons first successful night combat. He took command of 604 Squadron in August 1941. After a period at HQ81 Group, he was posted on his second tour to command 85 |
|
Copas, AlanNO
PHOTO
AVAILABLE
 |
| | Prepared the prototype Mosquito that was flown from Salisbury Hall. |
|
Hare, RalphNO
PHOTO
AVAILABLE
 |
| | Stressman on the original design team for the Mosquito aircraft. |
|
+ Artist : Robert Tomlin | | SOLD
OUT | NOT
AVAILABLE | |
|
|
|
