Tamiya 61062 - 1/48 De Havilland Mosquito F.B. Mk.VI/NF  [61062]

Concerning the De Havilland Mosquito FB Mk.VI/NF Mk.II

The de Havilland "Mosquito" made from lumber had been designed predicated on "high-speed bomber shaking down fighter". The look of Mosquito ended up being gotten into shape in 1939. Two of Rolls Merlin machines had been selected since the supply of energy together with wood had been utilized while the material of the fuselage. The parts with the metal had been only the elements of the periphery regarding the motor while the landing gear. At the very first time, the Air Ministry was passive adopting the Mosquito due to wooden and no machine firearms.
However the Mosquito made a maiden trip with all the maximum speed of 630km whenever the "Spitfire" had the maximum rate of 580km at those time. Therefore plenty of "Mosquito" had been unexpectedly required. After various kinds of the Mosquito had been produced, Night-Fighter Mk. II armed with 7.7mm device guns on its nose and A.I.Mk.IV radar seemed. This Mosquito brought its ability into full play in attacking an airfield and intercepting raiding bombers. Additionally Fighting-Bomber Mk.VI armed with four of 225kg bombs and eight of rocket bombs had been arranged since the real fighting in Mar. 1943. This sort played havoc with the land forces, the battleships and U-boat.

Also it was active in attacking the railroad and its bridge at Burmese front line, giving a blow to the Japanese military. The Mosquito's wood structure had been strong against being shot, therefore it held an established place from the pilots using the special mission.