The MOSQUITO ~ 50 Years On

Published to Commemorate the 50th Anniversary
of the first flight of the De Havilland Mosquito

Signed on the front end paper by contributors to
the Mosquito Symposium who attended the book launch in November 1991

Group Captain John Cunningham ~ De Havilland Chief Test Pilot and Mosquito ace
Pat Fillingham ~ Mosquito Chief Production Test Pilot
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Air Marshal Sir Ivor Broom, Ralph Hare, Alec Harvey-Bailey
Frank Cooper, Frank Venn, Jim Shortland, Michael Bowyer,
Terry Kearns, John ?, Ian Thirsk

GMS Enterprises First edition 1991.  139 pages and well illustrated with138 photos.

Fine condition hardback book in classic DH Blue covers with bright silver spine titles. The unclipped dustjacket remains sharp and looks smart in its protective sleeve. Inside, a previous owner signed the book and added his aviation business card. It also includes paperwork from the Mosquito 50th Anniversary Symposium, plus a draft Air International review.

The Mosquito was a totally unique concept, initially unwanted, the design eventually proved to be a highly advanced multi-role combat aircraft.

To mark its 50th year, organisers held a Symposium weekend featuring speakers who designed, built, flew, or chronicled the aircraft. Because the event carried real historical weight, the team produced this book as a permanent record. Rather than technical detail, it captures the days and spirit of the legendary “Wooden Wonder.”

A scarce Mosquito book enhanced by some very collectable signatures.