TA639 at The Royal Air Force Museum, Cosford
 

3rd November 2023
TA639 from the rear starboard quarter with the molins gun in the foreground and the nose of the V2 rocket in the background TA639 from the rear starboard quarter with the molins gun in the foreground and the nose of the V2 rocket in the background. For a larger (1500x1000, 504kb) version of this image, click here.
Close-up of the nose, engines and propellers of TA639 from the front starboard quarter. Note 29 Squadron Mosquito door in the foreground Close-up of the nose, engines and propellers of TA639 from the front starboard quarter. Note 29 Squadron Mosquito door in the foreground. For a larger (1500x1000, 436kb) version of this image, click here.
Close-up of the nose, engines and propellers of TA639 from the front port quarter Close-up of the nose, engines and propellers of TA639 from the front port quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 562kb) version of this image, click here.
TA639 from the front starboard quarter TA639 from the front starboard quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 488kb) version of this image, click here.
TA639 from the front port quarter (wide-angle) TA639 from the front port quarter (wide-angle). For a larger (1500x1000, 551kb) version of this image, click here.
View of the front of TA639 from the port side View of the front of TA639 from the port side. For a larger (1500x1000, 539kb) version of this image, click here.
TA639 from the front port quarter (wide-angle) TA639 from the front port quarter (wide-angle). For a larger (1500x1000, 497kb) version of this image, click here.
Close-up of TA639 from the front port quarter Close-up of TA639 from the front port quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 512kb) version of this image, click here.
View of TA639 from the front port quarter View of TA639 from the front port quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 536kb) version of this image, click here.
TA639 from the rear port quarter TA639 from the rear port quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 532kb) version of this image, click here.
Rear fuselage and tail of TA639 from the port side Rear fuselage and tail of TA639 from the port side. For a larger (1500x1000, 481kb) version of this image, click here.
TA639 from the rear port quarter (wide-angle) TA639 from the rear port quarter (wide-angle). For a larger (1500x1000, 535kb) version of this image, click here.
TA639's left wing viewed from the rear port quarter TA639's left wing viewed from the rear port quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 560kb) version of this image, click here.
Close-up of TA639's tail fin and tailplane from the port side Close-up of TA639's tail fin and tailplane from the port side. For a larger (1500x1000, 461kb) version of this image, click here.
Low, wide-angle view of the nose and starboard engine of TA639 Low, wide-angle view of the nose and starboard engine of TA639. For a larger (1500x1000, 520kb) version of this image, click here.
Overall view of TA639 from the front startboard quarter Overall view of TA639 from the front startboard quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 493kb) version of this image, click here.
Overall view of TA639 from the front startboard quarter Overall view of TA639 from the front startboard quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 511kb) version of this image, click here.
Close-up of TA639 from the front starboard quarter Close-up of TA639 from the front starboard quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 472kb) version of this image, click here.
Wide-angle view of TA639 from the rear starboard quarter with the Molins gun in the foreground Wide-angle view of TA639 from the rear starboard quarter with the Molins gun in the foreground. For a larger (1500x1000, 490kb) version of this image, click here.
29(F) Squadron Mosquito door 29(F) Squadron Mosquito door. For a larger (1500x1000, 468kb) version of this image, click here.
Close-up of the canopy of TA639 from the rear starboard quarter Close-up of the canopy of TA639 from the rear starboard quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 462kb) version of this image, click here.
Close-up of TA639 from the front starboard quarter Close-up of TA639 from the front starboard quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 479kb) version of this image, click here.
View of TA639 from directly in front of the aircraft View of TA639 from directly in front of the aircraft. For a larger (1500x1000, 509kb) version of this image, click here.
TA639 from the front port quarter TA639 from the front port quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 524kb) version of this image, click here.
 

16th November 2016
Overall view of TA639 from the front-port quarter Overall view of TA639 from the front-port quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 566kb) version of this image, click here.
Closer view of TA639 from the front-port quarter Closer view of TA639 from the front-port quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 565kb) version of this image, click here.
TA639 from immediately in front of the aircraft TA639 from immediately in front of the aircraft. For a larger (1500x1000, 549kb) version of this image, click here.
TA639 from the front-starboard quarter TA639 from the front-starboard quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 537kb) version of this image, click here.
Closer view of TA639 from the front-starboard quarter Closer view of TA639 from the front-starboard quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 516kb) version of this image, click here.
TA639 from the rear-starboard quarter. Note Molins 57mm cannon as fitted to the Mosquito Mk.XVIII in front of the aircraft TA639 from the rear-starboard quarter. Note Molins 57mm cannon as fitted to the Mosquito Mk.XVIII in front of the aircraft. For a larger (1500x1000, 642kb) version of this image, click here.
TA639's rear fuselage and empenage from the starboard side TA639's rear fuselage and empenage from the starboard side. For a larger (1500x1000, 495kb) version of this image, click here.
Another view of TA639 from the rear-starboard quarter. Note Molins 57mm cannon as fitted to the Mosquito Mk.XVIII in front of the aircraft Another view of TA639 from the rear-starboard quarter. Note Molins 57mm cannon as fitted to the Mosquito Mk.XVIII in front of the aircraft. For a larger (1500x1000, 653kb) version of this image, click here.
Overall view of TA639 from the front-port quarter Overall view of TA639 from the front-port quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 584kb) version of this image, click here.
Overall view of TA639 from under the front of the port wing Overall view of TA639 from under the front of the port wing. For a larger (1500x1000, 567kb) version of this image, click here.
TA639 from the rear-port quarter TA639 from the rear-port quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 529kb) version of this image, click here.
TA639's rear fuselage and empenage from the port side TA639's rear fuselage and empenage from the port side. For a larger (1500x1000, 554kb) version of this image, click here.
TA639's rear fuselage and empenage from the port side showing the complete markings TA639's rear fuselage and empenage from the port side showing the complete markings. For a larger (1500x1000, 468kb) version of this image, click here.
TA639 from the rear-port quarter TA639 from the rear-port quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 540kb) version of this image, click here.
TA639 from the rear-port quarter TA639 from the rear-port quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 566kb) version of this image, click here.
 

28th January 2015
TA639 tail unit from the starboard side with the displayed Molins gun in the foreground TA639 tail unit from the starboard side with the displayed Molins gun in the foreground. For a larger (1500x1000, 470kb) version of this image, click here.
TA639 starboard engine from outboard on the starboard side TA639 starboard engine from outboard on the starboard side. For a larger (1500x1000, 494kb) version of this image, click here.
TA639 from the front starboard quarter TA639 from the front starboard quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 483kb) version of this image, click here.
View of TA639 from directly in front of the aircraft View of TA639 from directly in front of the aircraft. For a larger (1500x1000, 512kb) version of this image, click here.
Close-up of the nose of TA639 showing the panel on the cockpit's starboard side Close-up of the nose of TA639 showing the panel on the cockpit's starboard side. For a larger (1500x1000, 409kb) version of this image, click here.
Another close-up of the nose of TA639 showing detail of the canopy interior Another close-up of the nose of TA639 showing detail of the canopy interior. For a larger (1000x1500, 349kb) version of this image, click here.
TA639 from the front port quarter TA639 from the front port quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 490kb) version of this image, click here.
Closer view of TA639 from the front port quarter Closer view of TA639 from the front port quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 406kb) version of this image, click here.
The bomb-bay of TA639 from directly in front of the aircraft The bomb-bay of TA639 from directly in front of the aircraft. For a larger (1500x1000, 451kb) version of this image, click here.
The starboard engine and nose of TA639 from in front of the aircraft The starboard engine and nose of TA639 from in front of the aircraft. For a larger (1500x1000, 508kb) version of this image, click here.
The inboard side of the starboard engine The inboard side of the starboard engine. For a larger (1500x1000, 405kb) version of this image, click here.
Close-up view of the front of the outboard side of the starboard engine Close-up view of the front of the outboard side of the starboard engine. For a larger (1500x1000, 310kb) version of this image, click here.
View of the outboard side of the starboard engine showing the exhaust stubs View of the outboard side of the starboard engine showing the exhaust stubs. For a larger (1500x1000, 314kb) version of this image, click here.
The tail unit and starboard side of the fuselage of TA639 from under the starboard wing The tail unit and starboard side of the fuselage of TA639 from under the starboard wing. For a larger (1500x1000, 414kb) version of this image, click here.
The starboard side of the cockpit canopy from behind the starboard wing The starboard side of the cockpit canopy from behind the starboard wing. For a larger (1500x1000, 378kb) version of this image, click here.
Upper surface of the starboard wing Upper surface of the starboard wing. For a larger (1500x1000, 454kb) version of this image, click here.
Closer view of the upper surface of the starboard wing Closer view of the upper surface of the starboard wing. For a larger (1500x1000, 352kb) version of this image, click here.
Rear end of the starboard bomb-bay door Rear end of the starboard bomb-bay door. For a larger (1500x1000, 287kb) version of this image, click here.
Closer view of TA639 showing the front fuselage and port radiator from the front port quarter Closer view of TA639 showing the front fuselage and port radiator from the front port quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 447kb) version of this image, click here.
View of TA639 from the front port quarter View of TA639 from the front port quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 496kb) version of this image, click here.
View of TA639 from the front port quarter View of TA639 from the front port quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 521kb) version of this image, click here.
View of TA639 from the front port quarter View of TA639 from the front port quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 537kb) version of this image, click here.
View of TA639 from the front port quarter View of TA639 from the front port quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 469kb) version of this image, click here.
View of TA639 from the front port quarter View of TA639 from the front port quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 513kb) version of this image, click here.
View of TA639 from the front port side View of TA639 from the front port side. For a larger (1500x1000, 504kb) version of this image, click here.
Port side of the rear fuselage of TA639 Port side of the rear fuselage of TA639. For a larger (1500x1000, 482kb) version of this image, click here.
The upper surface of the port wing and port side of the front fuselage from the rear port quarter The upper surface of the port wing and port side of the front fuselage from the rear port quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 518kb) version of this image, click here.
Closer view of the upper surface of the port wing and port side of the front fuselage from the rear port quarter Closer view of the upper surface of the port wing and port side of the front fuselage from the rear port quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 486kb) version of this image, click here.
Close-up of the front of the outboard side of the port engine Close-up of the front of the outboard side of the port engine. For a larger (1500x1000, 400kb) version of this image, click here.
View of the outboard side of the port engine of TA639 View of the outboard side of the port engine of TA639. For a larger (1500x1000, 408kb) version of this image, click here.
View of the outboard side of the port engine of TA639 View of the outboard side of the port engine of TA639. For a larger (1500x1000, 438kb) version of this image, click here.
Port undercarriage of TA639 Port undercarriage of TA639. For a larger (1500x1000, 416kb) version of this image, click here.
Close-up of the nose of TA639 showing interior fittings Close-up of the nose of TA639 showing interior fittings. For a larger (1500x1000, 408kb) version of this image, click here.
Close-up of the nose of TA639 showing interior fittings Close-up of the nose of TA639 showing interior fittings. For a larger (1500x1000, 375kb) version of this image, click here.
Close-up of the nose of TA639 Close-up of the nose of TA639. For a larger (1000x1500, 465kb) version of this image, click here.
The starboard radiator and inboard side of the starboard engine of TA639 The starboard radiator and inboard side of the starboard engine of TA639. For a larger (1500x1000, 454kb) version of this image, click here.
The starboard radiator and inboard side of the starboard engine of TA639 The starboard radiator and inboard side of the starboard engine of TA639. For a larger (1500x1000, 391kb) version of this image, click here.
Close-up of the port side of the nose of TA639 Close-up of the port side of the nose of TA639. For a larger (1500x1000, 356kb) version of this image, click here.
TA639 from the front port quarter TA639 from the front port quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 438kb) version of this image, click here.
TA639 from the front port quarter TA639 from the front port quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 517kb) version of this image, click here.
Port side of the rear fuselage of TA639 Port side of the rear fuselage of TA639. For a larger (1500x1000, 474kb) version of this image, click here.
Port wing detail of TA639 showing outboard flap section hinge Port wing detail of TA639 showing outboard flap section hinge. For a larger (1500x1000, 343kb) version of this image, click here.
Port side of the rear fuselage of TA639 Port side of the rear fuselage of TA639. For a larger (1500x1000, 513kb) version of this image, click here.
Port upper wing and front fuselage side, view from the rear port quarter Port upper wing and front fuselage side, view from the rear port quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 508kb) version of this image, click here.
Port upper wing and front fuselage side, view from the rear port quarter Port upper wing and front fuselage side, view from the rear port quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 506kb) version of this image, click here.
Port wingtip detail of TA639 showing outboard end of the port aileron and formation light Port wingtip detail of TA639 showing outboard end of the port aileron and formation light. For a larger (1500x1000, 473kb) version of this image, click here.
Port side of TA639 Port side of TA639. For a larger (1500x1000, 467kb) version of this image, click here.
Port upper wing and front fuselage side, view from the rear port quarter Port upper wing and front fuselage side, view from the rear port quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 506kb) version of this image, click here.
Port upper wing and front fuselage side, view from the rear port quarter Port upper wing and front fuselage side, view from the rear port quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 511kb) version of this image, click here.
Tail section view from the starboard side Tail section view from the starboard side. For a larger (1500x1000, 469kb) version of this image, click here.
View of TA639 from the rear port quarter View of TA639 from the rear port quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 527kb) version of this image, click here.
Port fuselage side including detail of the rear of the port bomb-bay door, view from the rear port quarter Port fuselage side including detail of the rear of the port bomb-bay door, view from the rear port quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 367kb) version of this image, click here.
Port upper wing and front fuselage side, view from the rear port quarter Port upper wing and front fuselage side, view from the rear port quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 456kb) version of this image, click here.
Rear fuselage port side showing serial number Rear fuselage port side showing serial number. For a larger (1500x1000, 390kb) version of this image, click here.
Detail of the rear of the port bomb-bay door Detail of the rear of the port bomb-bay door. For a larger (1500x1000, 371kb) version of this image, click here.
View of the rear of the port wing and nacelle from low down on the rear port quarter View of the rear of the port wing and nacelle from low down on the rear port quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 500kb) version of this image, click here.
Close-up of the rear of the port wing showing aileron hinge detail Close-up of the rear of the port wing showing aileron hinge detail. For a larger (1500x1000, 358kb) version of this image, click here.
View of the outboard side of the port nacelle View of the outboard side of the port nacelle. For a larger (1500x1000, 448kb) version of this image, click here.
Close-up view of the outboard side of the port nacelle Close-up view of the outboard side of the port nacelle. For a larger (1500x1000, 404kb) version of this image, click here.
Detail of the small square at the rear of the nacelle panel Detail of the small square at the rear of the nacelle panel. For a larger (1500x1000, 382kb) version of this image, click here.
Port propeller and nacelle, view from the front port quarter Port propeller and nacelle, view from the front port quarter. For a larger (1000x1500, 462kb) version of this image, click here.
Port bomb-bay door, view from the front port quarter Port bomb-bay door, view from the front port quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 365kb) version of this image, click here.
Starboard bomb-bay door, view from the front starboard quarter Starboard bomb-bay door, view from the front starboard quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 319kb) version of this image, click here.
Overall view of TA639 from the front starboard quarter Overall view of TA639 from the front starboard quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 509kb) version of this image, click here.
Starboard propeller and nacelle, view from the front starboard quarter Starboard propeller and nacelle, view from the front starboard quarter. For a larger (1000x1500, 455kb) version of this image, click here.
Landing lights in the leading edge of the starboard wing Landing lights in the leading edge of the starboard wing. For a larger (1500x1000, 321kb) version of this image, click here.
Overall view of TA639 from the rear starboard quarter Overall view of TA639 from the rear starboard quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 555kb) version of this image, click here.
Overall view of TA639 from the front Overall view of TA639 from the front. For a larger (1500x1000, 476kb) version of this image, click here.
Overall view of TA639 from the front port quarter Overall view of TA639 from the front port quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 542kb) version of this image, click here.
Overall view of TA639 from the front starboard quarter Overall view of TA639 from the front starboard quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 464kb) version of this image, click here.
Overall view of TA639 from the front starboard quarter Overall view of TA639 from the front starboard quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 429kb) version of this image, click here.
Overall view of TA639 from the rear starboard quarter Overall view of TA639 from the rear starboard quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 498kb) version of this image, click here.
Overall view of TA639 from the front starboard quarter Overall view of TA639 from the front starboard quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 425kb) version of this image, click here.
Overall view of TA639 from the port side Overall view of TA639 from the port side. For a larger (1500x1000, 504kb) version of this image, click here.
Overall view of TA639 from the rear port quarter Overall view of TA639 from the rear port quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 467kb) version of this image, click here.
Overall view of TA639 from the rear port quarter Overall view of TA639 from the rear port quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 478kb) version of this image, click here.
Overall view of TA639 from the front port quarter Overall view of TA639 from the front port quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 534kb) version of this image, click here.
Close-up of the nose of TA639 Close-up of the nose of TA639. For a larger (1500x1000, 368kb) version of this image, click here.
Overall view of TA639 from the rear port quarter. Note that this image is a combination of multiple photographs, hence the distortion visible in the image. Overall view of TA639 from the rear port quarter. Note that this image is a combination of multiple photographs, hence the distortion visible in the image. For a larger (2000x1128, 656kb) version of this image, click here.
 

14th February 2004
TA639 tail unit from the starboard side TA639 tail unit from the starboard side. For a larger (1712x1368, 552kb) version of this image, click here.
Starboard wing, nacelle and flaps, view from the rear starboard quarter Starboard wing, nacelle and flaps, view from the rear starboard quarter. For a larger (1712x1368, 543kb) version of this image, click here.
Starboard nacelle and outboard flap section Starboard nacelle and outboard flap section. For a larger (1712x1368, 550kb) version of this image, click here.
TA639 starboard engine and nacelle, view from in front of the aircraft TA639 starboard engine and nacelle, view from in front of the aircraft. For a larger (1712x1368, 549kb) version of this image, click here.
Underside of the fuselage and open bomb-bay doors Underside of the fuselage and open bomb-bay doors. For a larger (1712x1368, 563kb) version of this image, click here.
TA639 port wing and flaps, view from rear port quarter TA639 port wing and flaps, view from rear port quarter. For a larger (1712x1368, 517kb) version of this image, click here.
TA639 port wing and flaps, view from rear port quarter TA639 port wing and flaps, view from rear port quarter. For a larger (1712x1368, 524kb) version of this image, click here.
TA639 port wing and flaps, view from rear port quarter, closer view TA639 port wing and flaps, view from rear port quarter, closer view. For a larger (1712x1368, 546kb) version of this image, click here.
Ground starter socket, port fuselage side above wing Ground starter socket, port fuselage side above wing. For a larger (1712x1368, 547kb) version of this image, click here.
Port fuselage side, nacelle rear end and tail plane, view from under the port wing Port fuselage side, nacelle rear end and tail plane, view from under the port wing. For a larger (1712x1368, 560kb) version of this image, click here.
Port engine, propeller and spinner, view from outboard Port engine, propeller and spinner, view from outboard. For a larger (1712x1368, 555kb) version of this image, click here.
Close-up showing port spinner attachment Close-up showing port spinner attachment. The attachment mechanism appears to be similar to that used on TA719 at Duxford which leads me to believe that TA639 does not have its engines. For a larger (1712x1368, 540kb) version of this image, click here.
Nose and starboard engine, view from in front of the aircraft Nose and starboard engine, view from in front of the aircraft. For a larger (1712x1368, 556kb) version of this image, click here.
Nose and starboard engine, view from in front of the aircraft Nose and starboard engine, view from in front of the aircraft. For a larger (1712x1368, 549kb) version of this image, click here.
General view of TA639 from the front port quarter General view of TA639 from the front port quarter. For a larger (1712x1368, 540kb) version of this image, click here.
Tail section and starboard fuselage side Tail section and starboard fuselage side. For a larger (1712x1368, 537kb) version of this image, click here.
Molins gun, as used in the 'Tsetse' variant Molins gun, as used in the 'Tsetse' variant. For a larger (1712x1368, 548kb) version of this image, click here.
TA639 starboard nacelle from the rear starboard quarter TA639 starboard nacelle from the rear starboard quarter. For a larger (1712x1368, 538kb) version of this image, click here.
Starboard nacelle and flaps Starboard nacelle and flaps. For a larger (1712x1368, 529kb) version of this image, click here.
Starboard nacelle and flaps Starboard nacelle and flaps. For a larger (1712x1368, 532kb) version of this image, click here.
Starboard wing and nacelle, view from starboard side Starboard wing and nacelle, view from starboard side. For a larger (1712x1368, 526kb) version of this image, click here.
 

8th May 2003
TA639 general view from the port side TA639 general view from the port side. For a larger (1712x1368, 462kb) version of this image, click here. Image courtesy of Michael Sibley.
TA639 port wing TA639 port wing. For a larger (1712x1368, 554kb) version of this image, click here. Image courtesy of Michael Sibley.
TA639 entrance hatch and bomb bay TA639 entrance hatch and bomb bay. For a larger (1712x1368, 506kb) version of this image, click here. Image courtesy of Michael Sibley.
TA639 bomb bay close-up TA639 bomb bay close-up. For a larger (1712x1368, 500kb) version of this image, click here. Image courtesy of Michael Sibley.
TA639 fuselage showing squadron markings TA639 fuselage showing squadron markings. For a larger (1712x1368, 511kb) version of this image, click here. Image courtesy of Michael Sibley.
TA639 tail close-up TA639 tail close-up. For a larger (1712x1368, 536kb) version of this image, click here. Image courtesy of Michael Sibley.
TA639 general view TA639 general view. For a larger (1712x1368, 481kb) version of this image, click here. Image courtesy of Michael Sibley.
 

6th April 2003
TA639 nose close-up TA639 nose close-up. For a larger (1712x1368, 563kb) version of this image, click here. Image courtesy of Michael Sibley.
TA639 nose close-up, flash reveals interior detail TA639 nose close-up, flash reveals interior detail. For a larger (1712x1368, 501kb) version of this image, click here. Image courtesy of Michael Sibley.
TA639 nose close-up, flash reveals interior detail TA639 nose close-up, flash reveals interior detail. For a larger (1368x1712, 524kb) version of this image, click here. Image courtesy of Michael Sibley.
TA639 port wing TA639 port wing. For a larger (1712x1368, 551kb) version of this image, click here. Image courtesy of Michael Sibley.
 

10th June 2001
TA639 front port quarter close-up TA639 front port quarter close-up.
TA639 front view TA639 front view.
TA639 flap detail TA639 flap detail.
 

Unknown date
TA639 front view TA639 at the Aerospace Museum, Cosford, front view.
TA639 closeup of rear fuselage and tail unit TA639 closeup of rear fuselage and tail unit showing serial number and squadron codes. This aircraft has been painted to represent the B.XX in which Wing Commander G.P.Gibson VC DSO DFC was killed on the night of 19th September 1944.
TA639 from the rear right quarter TA639 from the rear right quarter. The 57mm Molins gun in the foreground is the type fitted to the 'Tsetse' Mosquito FB.XVIII operating against German U-Boats.
TA639 front right quarter closeup TA639 front right quarter closeup.
TA639 front left quarter TA639 front left quarter view.
TA639 front view Another front view of TA639, taken from slightly further from the aircraft.