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 Most
enthusiasts would be aware that at the present time there are just two de
Havilland Mosquitos remaining airworthy. These are T Mk. 3 RR299 operated
by British Aerospace, and Kermit Weeks' B.Mk.35 RS712 based (most of the
time) at Oshkosh, Wisconsin. In terms of airworthy potential, the next Mosquito
likely to become airborne is another B.Mk35, the little known VR796 currently
located in Canada. The former Spartan Air Services machine last flew in
1963 after which it was moved into storage before restoration commenced
in earnest in the 1970s. This progressed to the point at which the airframe
had been completed and most systems refurbished. The owners of this pristine
and complete aeroplane have now reluctantly decided to rationalise their
aircraft collection and the Mosquito is one machine that may be looking
for a new home. With all of the hard work done it should not take terribly
long to put the aeroplane back in the air, an event that will delight enthusiasts
the world over. (Serious enquiries can be directed via 'Classic Wings'
E-mail:cwd@cwd.co.nz) |