A04065 de Havilland Mosquito PR.XVI
de Havilland Mosquito PR.XVI
The Mosquito's greatest asset was its speed, capable of outpacing fighter aircraft of the time, making it suitable for military reconnaissance. The Mosquito PR Mk.XVI variant proved most effective months prior to the D-Day landing, it could go anywhere, see everything and the Germans hated them for it.
Product Info
This detailed 1:72 scale model of the de Havilland Mosquito PR.XVI represents one of the most successful photo reconnaissance aircraft from World War II. Comprising 142 parts and featuring a wingspan of 229mm, this level 2 kit provides modellers aged 8 and up with a rewarding project that honours the renowned speed and efficiency of this unarmed reconnaissance aircraft.
Key Features
- 1:72 scale model with 142 plastic parts
- Completed model has a wingspan of 229mm
- Includes two genuine paint schemes
- Skill level 2 - ideal for modellers aged 8 and older
- Depicts the enhanced PR Mk.XVI version introduced before D-Day
History
Undoubtedly, the Mosquito's most notable feature was its speed. Although designed as a swift, unarmed bomber, its ability to outrun contemporary fighter planes made it highly appealing to military personnel tasked with gathering photographic intelligence on potential enemy sites.
Interestingly, the second Mosquito prototype to be constructed was a photo reconnaissance model, and the first Mosquito received by the RAF was a PR variant, highlighting the critical importance of this role to the British war effort.
In the months leading up to the D-Day invasion, the advanced Mosquito PR Mk.XVI variant was introduced, becoming the most efficient photo reconnaissance aircraft of its era. Capable of flying higher, faster, and for extended periods, these reconnaissance Mosquitoes could explore any location and observe everything, much to the Germans' dismay.
Special Luftwaffe units were formed specifically to counter Mosquito reconnaissance missions, but it wasn't until the advent of rocket and jet-powered aircraft that they had any real chance of success. Even then, Mosquito crews were adept at avoiding interception, consistently returning with crucial tactical images.
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Tech Specs
- Item Length - Without Packaging (cm)
- 17.4
- Item Height - Without Packaging (cm)
- 7.13
- Item Width - Without Packaging (cm)
- 22.9
- How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer?
- 142
- Item Scale
- 1:72 Scale
- License line
- BAE SYSTEMS is a registered trade mark of BAE Systems plc.
- Contents (what's in the box) sets
- Plastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.
- Finish
- Plastic
- Number of Scheme options
- 2
- Skill Level
- 2
- Flying Hours
- 2
- Wingspan (mm)
- 229
WARNING. Not suitable for children under 36 months. It contains small parts which can present a choking hazard. Please retain these details and the address for future reference. CAUTION Please remove all packaging before giving the toy to a child.