Aircraft History
Built by DeHavilland Australia. Ordered as a Mosquito PR.40 but completed as a Mosquito PR.41. During February 1948, delivered to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) as Mosquito PR.41 serial number A52-319.
In July 1953 sold to Captain James Woods who nicknamed it "The Quokka" and was registered in Australia as VH-WAD. Woods intended to use this plane as his entry in the 1953 London to New Zealand Air Race, but was unable to get sponsorship to participate. Later, purchased by Australian War Memorial (AWM)
Display
The Mosquito is displayed above the entrance of Aircraft Hall at Australian War Memorial (AWM). This plane is the last surviving Australian-built Mosquito.
References
ADF Serials - Mosquito A52-210 / A52-319
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Last Updated
December 27, 2023
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