The de Havilland Mosquito

80 years since the first flight!

25 November 2020

On 25th November 1940 the de Havilland Mosquito took to the skies for the first time. 

Nicknamed the ‘Wooden Wonder’ it became perhaps the most versatile aircraft of WWII and we're proud to feature these framed collector's pieces - all are IN STOCK and ready for collection, framing or worldwide shipping:

 

BROKEN SILENCE

by Robert Taylor


The sudden thunder of Merlin engines shatters the evening silence as two pairs of de Havilland Mosquitos head out over the Norfolk Broads on a low-level precision strike against enemy targets in Holland.

We’re delighted to have ONE COPY ONLY which is personally autographed by three of the most famous aircrew to fly the Mosquito, all of whom have sadly since passed away. Included in the conservation frame is a miniature reproduction Victoria Cross and photo of the recipient who signed the print, Leonard Cheshire. The famous names read as follows:

  • Gp Capt LEONARD CHESHIRE VC OM DSO** DFC*
  • AM SIR IVOR BROOM KCB, CBE, DSO, DFC, AFC
  • Gp Capt JOHN 'CATS-EYES CUNNINGHAM CBE DSO** DFC* AE FRAES (pictured)

ONE COPY ONLY: £1,995

FIND OUT MORE HERE!

 

 

 

 

 

RETURN OF THE PATHFINDERS

by Anthony Saunders

As dawn breaks on a crisp, icy morning, Pathfinder Mosquitos follow the course of the River Great Ouse on their return to RAF Upwood after a long overnight trip to Germany in early 1944. During a period that began on the night of 20 / 21st February 1944 this particular squadron undertook a series of 36 consecutive night attacks on Berlin. 

Adding great authenticity, this Limited Edition has been signed by four highly respected veterans who flew Mosquitos during WWII:

  • Fg Off KEN OATLEY
  • Flt Lt GEORGE DUNN DFC MID
  • Flt Lt JOHN TROTMAN DFC*
  • Flt Lt DES CURTIS DFC (pictured)

This superb example has been mounted to full conservation standards to include:

 

  • Madapolam fabric used to cover Mosquitos
  • An original autograph of Group Captain LEONARD CHESHIRE VC OM DSO** DFC*
  • Reproduction RAF wings and miniature Victoria Cross

Framed: £595

MORE INFO HERE!

 

COUNTRY LIFE '43

by Gerald Coulson

It is a cold winter morning and as the sun rises over the misty countryside, the unmistakable sound of Merlin engines shatter the silence as a pair of Mosquitos return from a low-level precision bombing raid over occupied Europe, late 1943.

Adding great authenticity, this Limited Edition print has been personally signed by THREE highly-respected WWII Mosquito aircrew:

 

  • AM SIR IVOR BROOM KCB CBE DSO DFC AFC
  • Sqn Ldr TOMMY BROOM DFC
  • Gp Capt RICHARD HAINE
  •  

This superb example has been framed to full conservation standards to include an original signature and photograph of one of the most famous Mosquito pilots of the war, Group Captain LEONARD CHESHIRE VC OM DSO** DFC*, along with a museum quality reproduction miniature Victoria Cross.

Framed: £595

LEARN MORE HERE!

 

<< back to news