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

Description: Mosquito by Rowland White Estimated delivery 4-14 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description The incredible story of one of WW2s most iconic aircraft told through one impossible mission by the master of the aviation thrillerCaptivating Daily TelegraphStunning James HollandSuperb Daily ExpressWonderful John NicholRemarkable 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 didnt think it wanted then couldnt 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 Commands heavies the Mossies 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 Churchills 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 Whites 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 Mosquito10/10 Helen FryExcellent ... provides thrilling accounts The PastA brilliant read Army Rumour Service Book ClubA triumph Damcasters podcastA tremendous book ... cant recommend it more highly We Have Ways podcastAn addictive, moving and tenaciously researched tale ... his best book to date FlypastMosquito reads like a thriller... Unreservedly recommended Aviation HistorianIts like the best adventure stories except this one is the real thing Best of BritishA fascinating insight into one of the aircrafts most dramatic episodes History of WarWhite immerses the reader in the action from the first page ... a must read Flight InternationalThrilling... A multi-layered, painstakingly assembled narrative... an instant classic Warships IF Author Biography Rowland White is the author of five critically acclaimed works of aviation history- Vulcan 607, Phoenix Squadron, Storm Front, Into the Black, and most recently Harrier 809, 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.comFor more information on Rowland White and his books visit his website at rowlandwhite.com or find him on Twitter at @rowlandwhite Details ISBN 0552178004 ISBN-13 9780552178006 Title Mosquito Author Rowland White Format Paperback Year 2024 Pages 560 Publisher Transworld Publishers Ltd GE_Item_ID:159918535; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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