Mosquitos Units in the Far East

An illustrated history of the remarkable DH 98 Mosquito, from its unusual design and construction through to its pivotal actions the Far East. The RAF and RAAF''s de Havilland DH 98 Mosquito played an important role in forcing the Japanese retreat from Burma and the Far East. Combining innovative composite-wood construction, world-class performance and beautifully balanced handling, the ''Mossie'' excelled in intruder/strike and long-range photo-reconnaissance roles, despite its vulnerability to the hot, humid climate and challenging weather conditions. Moreover, Mosquito crews undertook their missions with great skill and determination, whether skimming the jungle to attack supply lines, supporting ground attack of artillery emplacements, denying airspace to the Japanese or identifying the enemy''s command centres. In this new study, Mosquito specialist Jeremy Walsh reviews the aircraft''s background, its operational history across both RAF and RAAF squadrons in the Far East and its contribution to Allied success in this often ''forgotten'' theatre. Accounts from aircrew bring first-hand perspectives to the story, while archive photographs and 21 newly commissioned aircraft profiles detail the aerodynamic efficiency and revolutionary nature of the Mosquito''s design.

Product details

• Authors: Gareth Hector, Janusz Swiatlon, Jeremy Walsh, Walsh Jeremy
• Assisted by: Gareth Hector (Illustration), Hector Gareth (Illustration), Janusz Swiatlon (Illustration), Swiatlon Janusz (Illustration)
• Publisher: Osprey Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 01.12.2026
• EAN: 9781472870704
• ISBN: 978-1-4728-7070-4
• No. of pages: 96
• Series: Combat Aircraft
• Subjects: Guides > Motor vehicles, aircraft, ships, space travel > Aircraft, space travel; Japan, TRANSPORTATION / Aviation / History, Air forces & warfare, Second World War, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Air forces and warfare, Pacific Ocean, Military aircraft, Aviation skills and piloting, HISTORY / Military / Aviation & Space, HISTORY / Military / Vehicles / Air, HISTORY / Wars & Conflicts / World War II / Pacific Theater, Military vehicles and transport of air, land and sea