de Havilland Mosquito B Mk 35
de Havilland / Airspeed · United Kingdom · first flew 1945 · bomber
The de Havilland Mosquito B Mk 35 was a high-altitude bomber variant powered by Merlin 113/114 engines with two-stage superchargers, intended to carry the 4,000 lb 'Cookie' bomb at high altitude beyond the reach of enemy defences. It was one of the last bomber Mosquito variants produced.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | No defensive armament, slender wooden fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- High-altitude Mosquito bomber with Merlin 113/114 engines
- No defensive armament, slender wooden fuselage
- Pressurised cockpit for high-altitude operations
Externally similar to earlier Mosquito bombers but without the bulged bomb bay of the PR Mk 34; the pressurised cockpit version has slightly modified canopy glazing compared to unpressurised variants.
Specifications
- The de Havilland Mosquito B Mk 35 has a length of 12.47 m (41 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 16.51 m (54 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 684 km/h (425 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Built partly by Airspeed Ltd. as a sub-contractor, the B Mk 35 entered service with RAF Bomber Command in 1945 and remained in use into the early 1950s, also serving as a target tug in its later career. Several examples were later converted to TT Mk 35 target tugs for training fighter pilots.
Variants
The B Mk 35 was the last major bomber variant; many were converted to TT Mk 35 target tugs post-war. The related PR Mk 34 used the same engines in the reconnaissance role.
Where you'll see it
Served with RAF Bomber Command from 1945 and continued post-war; several survive in museums and a small number have been restored to flying condition by private operators.
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