Mosquito (Total: 7,777, Canadian: 35, Group 35)
de Havilland Mosquito
The de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito was a British twin-engine shoulder-winged multi-role combat aircraft, introduced during the Second World War. It was one of few operational front-line aircraft of the era whose frame was constructed almost entirely of wood. Nicknamed The Wooden Wonder, it was affectionately as the "Mossie" to its crews. The total number of DH98 Mosquito aircraft built was 7,781, the type serving with the main Allied air forces, including both the United States and Russia.
When Mosquito production began in 1941 it was the fastest propeller driven operational aircraft in the world. The first variant was an unarmed, high-speed, high-altitude photo-reconnaissance aircraft. Originally conceived as an unarmed fast bomber, the Mosquito's use evolved during the war into many roles including low to medium-altitude daytime tactical bomber, high-altitude night bomber, pathfinder, day or night fighter, fighter-bomber, intruder, and maritime strike aircraft. It was also used by the British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC) as a fast transport to carry small high-value cargoes to, and from, neutral countries, through enemy-controlled airspace. The crew of two, pilot and navigator, sat side by side, but a single passenger could ride in the aircraft's bomb bay when necessary.
The Mosquito FB Mk. VI was often flown in special raids, such as Operation Jericho, an attack on Amiens Prison in early 1944, and precision attacks against military intelligence, security and police facilities (such as Gestapo headquarters). On the 10th anniversary of the Nazi' seizure of power in 1943, a morning Mosquito attack knocked out the main Berlin broadcasting station while Hermann Goering was speaking, putting his speech off the air. Goering later said: "It makes me furious when I see the Mosquito. I turn green and yellow with envy. There is nothing the British do not have. They have the geniuses and we have the nincompoops."
The Mosquito flew with the RCAF and other air forces in the European, Mediterranean and Italian theatres. After the end of the Second World War Spartan Air Services flew 10 ex-RAF Mosquitoes, mostly B.35's plus one of only six PR.35's built, for high-altitude photographic survey work in Canada. There are approximately 30 non-flying Mosquitos around the world with five airworthy examples, four in the United States, and one in Canada. Harold Skaarup web page and Wikipedia
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USAAF F-8 Mosquito Serial Numbers
Mosquitos shipped to Taiwanese AirforceMosquito T.Mk. III serial VR330
s/n VR330
VR 330
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last update: 2025-May-31
Mosquito T.Mk. III serial VR331
s/n VR331
VR 331
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last update: 2025-May-31
Mosquito T.Mk. III serial VR332
s/n VR332
VR 332
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last update: 2025-May-31
Mosquito T.Mk. III serial VR333
s/n VR333
VR 333
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last update: 2025-May-31
Mosquito T.Mk. III serial VR334
s/n VR334
VR 334
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last update: 2025-May-31
Mosquito T.Mk. III serial VR335
s/n VR335
VR 335
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last update: 2025-May-31
Mosquito T.Mk. III serial VR336
s/n VR336
VR 336
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last update: 2025-May-31
Mosquito T.Mk. III serial VR337
s/n VR337
VR 337
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last update: 2025-May-31
Mosquito T.Mk. III serial VR338
s/n VR338
VR 338
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last update: 2025-May-31
Mosquito T.Mk. III serial VR339
s/n VR339
VR 339
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last update: 2025-May-31
Mosquito T.Mk. III serial VR340
s/n VR340
VR 340
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last update: 2025-May-31
Mosquito T.Mk. III serial VR341
s/n VR341
VR 341
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last update: 2025-May-31
Mosquito T.Mk. III serial VR342
s/n VR342
VR 342
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last update: 2025-May-31
Mosquito T.Mk. III serial VR343
s/n VR343
VR 343
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last update: 2025-May-31
Mosquito T.Mk. III serial VR344
s/n VR344
VR 344
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last update: 2025-May-31
Mosquito T.Mk. III serial VR345
s/n VR345
VR 345
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last update: 2025-May-31
Mosquito T.Mk. III serial VR346
s/n VR346
VR 346
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last update: 2025-May-31
Mosquito T.Mk. III serial VR347
s/n VR347
VR 347
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last update: 2025-May-31
Mosquito T.Mk. III serial VR348
s/n VR348
VR 348
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last update: 2025-May-31
Mosquito T.Mk. III serial VR349
s/n VR349
VR 349
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last update: 2025-May-31
Mosquito B.Mk. 35 serial VR792
s/n VR792
m/d DH.98
de Havilland
VR 792
Known Units: 109; 231OCU; 109; 139
last update: 2025-May-31
Mosquito B.Mk. 35 serial VR793
s/n VR793
m/d DH.98
de Havilland
VR 793
Known Units: 14
Converted to prototype TT.Mk. 35 by Brooklands Aviation Ltd. for testing at Cambridge.last update: 2025-February-05
Mosquito B.Mk. 35 serial VR794
s/n VR794
m/d DH.98
Airspeed div of de Havilland
VR 794
Merlin 114A
Known Units: BTU
Initially stored at Airspeed from 24 Oct 1947 including some conversion work. To 22MU 20 May 1948. Taken on by RAF Bombing Trials Unit at West Freugh, Scotland 10 Jan 1951. Returned to 22MU at Silloth 13 Aug 1952.One of 10 RAF surplus Mosquitos sold to Spartan Air Services of Ottawa, ON on 15 Dec 1954 for photo survey work. Flown to Derby/Burnaston Jan 1955 for civil conversion by Derby Aviation Ltd. Ferried to Canada via Prestwick 19 May 1955. On Canadian civil registry as CF-HMK but Canadian CofA not issued until 28 Mar 1956.Used for high altitude photo survey work in Canada- seen at Whitehorse in July 1956. Sent to Colombia for survey work after Mosquito CF-HMN (ex TA713) was written off. Damaged in a landing accident at Barranquilla, Colombia 08 Jan 1957; crew was unharmed. Later repaired, returned to Canada. On 5 Jan 1961, ownership transferred to Spartan Air Services SA in Argentina. Departed Canada 29 Oct 1961, arriving Buenos Aires 4 Nov 1961. Re-registered as LV-HHN 28 Dec 1961. Took up survey operations on contracts for Shell Oil and Esso covering areas of the Andes. Written off in a landing accident at Rio Cuatro, Cordoba province, Argentina on 22 Nov 1963. Crew was unhurt. This would be the last commercial operational flight by a Mosquito anywhere in the world.
last update: 2025-February-05
1963-November-22 Write-Off LV-HHN Rio Cuatro Cordoba Province
Mosquito B.Mk. 35 serial VR795
s/n VR795
m/d DH.98
de Havilland
VR 795
Known Units: 109; 139
last update: 2025-May-31
Mosquito B.Mk. 35 serial VR796
s/n VR796
m/d DH.98
Airspeed div of de Havilland
VR 796
Merlin 114A
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Built 1947 and stored at Airspeed including some conversion work. Sent to 22MU at Silloth 15 June 1948. One of 10 RAF surplus Mosquitos sold to Spartan Air Services of Ottawa, ON on 15 Dec 1954 for photo survey work. Civil conversion done by Derby Aviation Ltd. at Derby/Burnaston airfield. Ferried to Canada via Prestwick 26 Apr-3 May 1955, the first of the Spartan Mosquitos to make the trip. On Canadian civil registry as CF-HML. Employed on high-altitude photo survey work in Canada. Last flight with Spartan 15 Jun 1963. In open storage at Ottawa-Uplands airport until Feb 1966. Moved to Kapuskasing ON Dec 1966 by Don Campbell. Restoration begun at CFB Kapuskasing with the local Air Cadets, which continued until 1979. To Don Campbell & Mike Meeker, Mission BC 1979 and stored. To Ed Zalesky, Surrey BC 14 July 1986 of Canadian Museum of Flight and stored. To Robert Jens/Penta Aviation Services, Vancouver BC 23 Aug 2000. Restoration finally accomplished by Victoria Air Maintenance for Robert Jens. New civil registration C-FHMJ 7 Mar 2014. First post-restoration flight on 16 June 2014. As of 2022 with KF Centre for Excellence in Kelowna BC. Maintained in flying condition. Retains VR796/C-FHMJ markings but with the letter code and nose art of RAF 105 Sqn Mosquito B.Mk. IX LR503 "F for Freddie".
KF Centre for Excellence-Kelowna BC
Calgary Mosquito Society-Richard DeBoer
1948-June-15 to Storage 22MU Silloth GB 2024-04-24
1954-December-15 Sold as Surplus Ottawa CA CF-HML to Spartan Air Services 2024-04-24
1963-June-15 Withdrawn From Use Ottawa CA 2025-01-04
1966-December Ownership Transferred Kapuskasing to Don Campbell; restoration begun 2025-01-04
1979 Ownership Transferred Mission to Don Campbell/Mike Meeker 2025-01-04
1986-July Ownership Transferred Langley to Ed Zalesky/Cdn Museum of Flight; stored 2025-01-04
2000-August-23 Ownership Transferred Vancouver CA to Robert Jens/Penta Aviation Services; restoration to flying condition begun 2025-01-04
2014-June-16 First Flight Victoria CA C-FHMJ post-restoration 2025-01-04
2022-August Ownership Transferred Kelowna CA to KF Aerospace Centre for Excellence 2025-01-04
Mosquito B.Mk. 35 serial VR797
s/n VR797
m/d DH.98
Airspeed div of de Havilland
VR 797
Merlin 114A
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Initially stored at Airspeed from 5 Dec 1947 including some conversion work. Delivered to 27MU at Shawbury 15 June 1948.One of 5 RAF surplus Mosquitos sold to Spartan Air Services of Ottawa, ON on 18 Aug 1955 to provide spare components for the 10 aircraft bought in Dec 1954. Delivered to Kidlington Aug 1955 and stored. Delivered to Hurn in 1957 for parts recovery. Struck off civil register 10 Oct 1957. Airframe disassembled at Hurn and shipped to Canada for spares 1957.
with notes from Geoff Goodall's Aviation History Site
last update: 2025-February-05
1948-June-15 to Storage 27MU Shawbury GB 2024-04-24
1955-August-18 Sold as Surplus Ottawa CA CF-IMC to Spartan Air Services for spares 2024-04-24
Mosquito B.Mk. 35 serial VR798
s/n VR798
m/d DH.98
de Havilland
VR 798
Known Units: 109
last update: 2025-May-31
Mosquito B.Mk. 35 serial VR799
s/n VR799
m/d DH.98
de Havilland
VR 799
Known Units: 14; SF Bassingbourn
last update: 2025-May-31
Mosquito B.Mk. 35 serial VR800
s/n VR800
m/d DH.98
de Havilland
VR 800
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last update: 2025-May-31
Mosquito B.Mk. 35 serial VR801
s/n VR801
m/d DH.98
de Havilland
VR 801
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last update: 2025-May-31
1955-June-13 Struck off Strength
Mosquito B.Mk. 35 serial VR802
s/n VR802
m/d DH.98
de Havilland
VR 802
Known Units: 14
Converted to TT.Mk. 35 by Brooklands Aviation Ltd.last update: 2025-February-05
Mosquito B.Mk. 35 serial VR803
s/n VR803
m/d DH.98
de Havilland
VR 803
Known Units: SF Benson
Converted to PR.Mk. 35 by De Havilland Leavesden.last update: 2025-February-05
Mosquito B.Mk. 35 serial VR804
s/n VR804
m/d DH.98
de Havilland
VR 804
Known Units: 11OFU
Converted to PR.Mk. 35 by De Havilland Leavesden.last update: 2025-February-05
Mosquito B.Mk. 35 serial VR805
s/n VR805
m/d DH.98
de Havilland
VR 805
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Converted to PR.Mk. 35 by De Havilland Leavesden.last update: 2025-February-05
Mosquito B.Mk. 35 serial VR806
s/n VR806
m/d DH.98
de Havilland
VR 806
Known Units: 14; 5CAACU
Converted to TT.Mk. 35 by Brooklands Aviation Ltd.last update: 2025-February-05