DH Mosquito Takes to The Sky! New Zealand 2016

[@PercyPruneMHDOIFandBars]

Thank you so much for NOT putting awful music on this. The only music that fits is the sound of 2 wonderful Merlins in full song!!

[@AirflowNZ]

Hi - if you check the manyf Videos on my Channel you will hear just the engine sounds. This has been a goal for me for many years! Thanks for your comment. Mike - AirflowNZ

[@PercyPruneMHDOIFandBars]

I have and trust me that is so cool! I know its probably a pain to get it right but, please keep up the great work! Happy New Year by the way. ;-)

[@leecrt967]

I'll make one musical exception to this rule. "Theme From 633 Squadron."

[@mornbar1]

Truth! Merlins, Griffins, Packards, Wrights they are all sweet music!

[@shahidulislam4380]

Premieresoldat h

[@carolinemartin-knowles7733]

My late father was an aeronautical engineer apprentice at de Havillands in 1939 prior to joining the RAF. He was rather fond of the Mosquito and used the plywood construction for a trimaran he designed in the late '60s in-between designing the UK's nuclear reactors. During school holidays in the early '70s I used to sail our prototype fiberglass-sheathed plywood ""Mosquito" around Anglesea and to the Isle of Man. Like it's namesake it was light, fast and adaptable. When I was 13 he bought me a plywood canoe kit and he helped with the difficult parts as he was talented with his hands but I never thought to tease information out of him about aircraft design or his time working on the DH Mosquito. He was a private man, a dreadful teacher and impatient with people who could not keep up with his considerable intellect. Although he was recognised as an aero-engineer, civil and nuclear engineer he had no formal qualifications and always retained great respect for the people on the tools and he would have been absolutely stoked to see your monumental efforts. Well done to all concerned.

[@mikemillett1940]

Caroline - many thanks for sharing your memories. I have printed it and took out to the team for them to read as I thought they would like to learn about your involvement regards, Mike - AirflowNZ

[@alexandermccarthy]

The engine noise. Honestly, brings a tear to my eye. Superb effort by everyone involved in bringing this ageless beauty back to flying condition.

[@AirflowNZ]

Alexander, many thanks for sharing memories, Mike

[@georgebrown6540]

Simply stunning, these people who restore these aircraft are a truly special breed, how magnificent is it to see a mosquito in the air. Huge congratulatons and thanks for sharing.

[@AirflowNZ]

George, many thanks for your comment, Mike - AirflowNZ

[@SuperEdge67]

Great to see New Zealand leading the way in terms of restoring Mossies. New Zealand Mossie squadrons served with distinction in WW2 with 487 squadron taking part in the famous Operation Jericho raid.

[@AirflowNZ]

Thanks for your comment. Mike - AirflowNZ

[@SuperEdge67]

Alan Peters Aussies? You do realise Australia and New Zealand are separate countries?? You mean Kiwis. According to my research all airworthy Mosquitoes we’re restored by Avspecs in New Zealand. Pretty sure the one you speak of in America was restored in New Zealand in 2012 and sold to the US in 2013.

[@stevehawkes3296]

@@badmonkey2222 Aussies,?? You didn't do well at school did you peter, or is it pedro

[@PJF62]

The Mossie was the first aircraft my dad flew, that was after WW2. He said no aircraft ever took his breath away or was such a joy to fly and he retired from ther RAF after flying many aircraft, his last being the Vulcan B2. Awesome job NZ, respect to you guys.

[@AirflowNZ]

PJF, thanks for sharing info on your Dad, Mike - AirflowNZ

[@rc-fannl7364]

Nice to see another "wooden wonder" take to the skies. Kudos to all involved in restoring this beauty.

[@AirflowNZ]

Thanks for your comment, Mike - AirflowNZ

[@rickkernell2486]

Weren't they made of plywood?

[@markmitchell450]

@@rickkernell2486 outer skin was a special plywood

[@murrayangus]

Superb! You guys in New Zealand have done a terrific job on this Mossie. We salute you all!

[@AirflowNZ]

Murray, thanks for your comment, Mike - AirflowNZ

[@eugenereynolds7388]

Murray Angus q

[@ianfraser4014]

Hornet is next. www.pioneeraero.co.nz/2017/09/18/sea-hornet-tt193/

[@smiley3012]

Good God thank you Sr. For sharing your memories.

[@J0nny61]

What a stunning piece of aviation history, brilliant.

[@AirflowNZ]

Jon, thanks for your comment, Mike - AirflowNZ

[@michaelsanchez2417]

An iconic warrior back in the skies. Such a beautiful sight and sound.

[@AirflowNZ]

Michael, great comment, thank you, Mike

[@N34RT]

I've always thought the "Mossie" was such a beautiful, elegant design. Kudos to you, Mr. DeHavilland!

[@mikemillett1940]

N34RT, thanks for your comment. Mike - AirflowNZ

[@phillipiacobacci1369]

BEAUTIFUL, one of the best planes of the era. Thanks for bringing the lady back to life.

[@AirflowNZ]

Philip, thanks for your comment. Mike - AirflowNZ

[@PacoOtis]

Thanks for the video and thanks very much for NOT having music in place of, or on top of, the sounds of flight. Well done!!

[@AirflowNZ]

Joseph, your comment much appreciated, Mike - AirflowNZ

[@trev9874]

I would like the thank the hole team that put this together and sharing free to thousands of people who otherwise would not experience this for physical and financial reasons Great content much appreciated

[@AirflowNZ]

Trev, many thanks for your comment, the restoration team must be pleased with the huge number of folk that have seen this video and their work, Mike

[@misterspitfire6564]

Such a wonderful aircraft! I'm so pleased that I found this video - thank you. Oh... the sound of those Merlins sends a shiver down my spine!

[@AirflowNZ]

MS thanks for our comments. If you have the time, you may find my other Videos on this Channel interesting! Cheers, Mike - AirflowNZ

[@ianfraser4014]

Wings over Wairarapa a few years ago- Mosquito, two Spitfires, one Mustang = 5 Merlins in the air together. :)

[@marklittle8805]

Beautiful to see another Mossie ready for the sky... The music of two Merlins made my day

[@AirflowNZ]

Mark, thank you for sharing, Mike

[@keithlemon457]

Just what is it about the purr of a Merlin that brings tears to the eyes of grown men ? A sound once heard - never forgotten. Just 'purrfect'. Poetry in Motion !

[@AirflowNZ]

Keith, certainly a sound worth bottling! Mike

[@davelee4885]

My father worked for de havilland during the war on mosquitoes at Hatfield it's nice to see this thank you

[@AirflowNZ]

Dave, thanks for sharing your history, Mike - AirflowNZ

[@g5wq]

my fathers cousin was married to FLT LT RON FOSTER who was an NZ RAF pilot in WW2 at 109 sqdn raf benson flying a PRU mosquito across europe marking bombing missions and targets and taking churchills despatches to moscow . he was the person who spotted the V2 rocket being tested when it flew past him one day , and he then reported it to whitehall he was the first alied aircraft to fly over paris on VE day , and he flew that low over the arc de triomphe that his co pilot thought hed knocked the 2 monks off the top of it . on his return flights back to england he would often end up with only one engine and he was nicknamed "one engine" kiwi" . he was awarded the DFC . because it was not fitted with guns , the mosquito that he flew was faster than a standard type . when he came back to base he allways flew over our village low to let his "fiance jill " know he was back . their daughter was called PRU . Ron wrote a book about what he did during the war , called lens over europe . unfortunately both Ron Jill and Pru have all passed away in the last few years .

[@airflownzotherevents7316]

Thank you so much for sharing your fathers cousin in his brave adventures. regards, Mike - AirflowNZ

[@welshywazere]

www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/raf-pilot-ron-s-daring-missions-over-war-torn-europe-1-2304550/amp

[@welshywazere]

The book is Focus on Europe

[@leofwingodwinson]

Out of print :(

[@TheFunkhouser]

WOW can see why they said it was so beautiful even back in the 40"s, an ageless beauty queen! WD New Zealand!

[@AirflowNZ]

Thanks for comments, Mike - AirflowNZ

[@Oldbmwr100rs]

De Havilland made some of the most beautiful aircraft ever.

[@daleburrell6273]

Oldbmwr100rs ...and their airplanes got the job done, too-!!

[@MrDaiseymay]

AND LETHAL--

[@TheFunkhouser]

@@MrDaiseymay Yes indeed!

[@rory693]

The Kiwi’s are doing great work down there with these Mosquito restorations. Would be great to see one in GB flying again one day.

[@AirflowNZ]

Rudey, I think the Moosie for Duxford is still a year or more away, thanks for your comment, Mike - AirflowNZ

[@marknelson5929]

Hi Jon San, re your inquiry about the five exhaust stubs. Yes the Mossie uses Merlins, but in a number of installations in these aircraft the last two cylinders share an exhaust stub. On later versions with two-stage Merlins, they had six exhaust stubs.

[@flybyairplane3528]

pete2778 Funny you mention JAMAICA, many went to WW2, including an uncle, whom was tail gunner in a. LANCASTER, shot in leg once, entire plane went down , once but they All escaped, he came back, died in 1985., I only saw 1 LANCASTER over KINGSTON, in about 1957, few days later saw aB 36 Peacemaker fly over.. left Jamaica in '59, been here in USA since', slowing down now 75 yo, still scuba dive ,,all except Antarctica..

[@brianellis2257]

Congratulations to everyone on the rebuild of this fantastic aircraft from a guy who had the pleasure of helping keep the Broughton Chester Mosquito flying until the fatal day it was lost along with friend Steve (Billy Whizz) Watson.

[@AirflowNZ]

Brian - your comments appreciated. Mike - AirflowNZ

[@lornespry]

The Mosquito has a special place in my family's history, and so I really appreciate this sterling masterpiece of restoration! Plaudits for choosing a colour scheme that has not spoiled the stunning lines of this beauty. Well done Kiwis! Simply a brilliant turnout for one of the most gorgeous aircraft ever made.

[@AirflowNZ]

Lorne, many thanks for your comments. Mike AirflowNZ

[@smiley3012]

Oh my God what a beautiful plane. Thank you all for all your super hard work.

[@AirflowNZ]

Smiley, it was a team effort! thanks for your comment, Mike - AirflowNZ

[@sparkleybitz]

AWESOME!!! Congratz to the restoration team. One of my all time favourites. Thank you for putting the video up :)

[@AirflowNZ]

sparleybitz, thanks for your comments. Mike - AirflowNZ

[@DavidSmith-xs3or]

One of my favorite WW2planes. New Zealand looks like a beautiful country.Wish I was there.

[@AirflowNZ]

David - thanks for your comments, much appreciated. Mike - AirflowNZ

[@daleburrell6273]

David Smith THE scenery might be pretty, but the people in New Zealand are lacking in sophistication- they haven't figured out that this isn't an ideal world, and we haven't got perfect people!!!

[@Tillythedogsdad]

An incredible and wonderfully executed restoration. Well done, and thanks from the UK for keeping one of the most beautiful aircraft ever built flying. You all deserve knighthoods for this!

[@Tillythedogsdad]

New build???? That's even more amazing! Fancy building a Lancaster next?!

[@AirflowNZ]

I have heard that Peter Jackson has a quarter scale Lanc (or third) in Blenheilm. It was built in China & to be used in his Dambusters film whenever that is. Mike - AirflowNZ

[@peteeiseman-renyard162]

I'm sure that I understood they were full-size, but non-flying, and SIX OF THEM ! ( Sorry for the shouting ). But the film got put on hold for a long time over the damned code-word chosen by Gibson to show the dams had broken…….you can't say that word in the US of A, who would inevitably be the major financier of any such big production. Stephen Fry, the source of all knowledge, is the script-writer, apparently. I don't know whether it's in production yet, would have to look it up on IMDB.

[@gunner162]

Correct about the Lancasters - PJ had one assembled on Hood Aerodrome in Masterton for a week - it caused so many security problems and visitor activity that it was eventually dismantled again, but I have seen a photo of Stephen Fry & PJ standing in front of it, assembled, in a warehouse somewhere (Wellington??). I do have photos of it somewhere.

[@tweeny55]

Such a lovely,lovely old thing-A credit to those who built it and got/keep her flying...wonderful stuff

[@AirflowNZ]

Thanks for your comment, Mike - AirflowNZ

[@SISU889]

Thank you, guys, for keeping these very special planes alive .

[@AirflowNZ]

I am sure they get as much pleasure working on them as we enjoy seeing them in the air, cheers, Mike

[@chrisimriecornishcliffrcso1166]

Superb effort from our New Zealand buddies!

[@AirflowNZ]

Thanks for your comment. Mike _ AirflowNZ

[@Davidcallard]

My father's favorite aircraft in WWII. Thank you for restoring her.

[@AirflowNZ]

David, thanks for sharing, Mike

[@gerttjildsen5612]

What a glorious sight ... and the sound of the twin Merlins. What would we have done without RR during that very difficult period.

[@AirflowNZ]

Gary, a very fair comment. Mike - AirflowNZ

[@daleburrell6273]

Gary Tarr ...I certainly agree that along with "freedom of speech, freedom of expression, and freedom of the press", is the RESPONSIBILITY to not ABUSE these rights- BUT when we start talking about trying to censor and/or silence other people (and some people are so disgusting that it's a dam tempting thought), we better ask ourselves the same question that they SHOULD have asked in Nazi Germany: "WHERE WILL IT ALL END?!"

[@Dazsvintagestuff]

Yes sir, without the might of the US World War 2 would have been lost, a lot of people over here in the UK seem to have forgotten that fact.

[@katerinakempb8217]

@soaringtractor well brokentractor haven't seen you trolling much lately, oops got it British ingenuity at its best, hahaha that's why you are on this channel lol.

[@alanwitton5980]

Absolutely beautiful aircraft! Well done to everyone concerned in restoring this great aircraft

[@AirflowNZ]

Alan I couldn't agree more! Thanks for your comment, Mike

[@WychardNL]

Thanks for this wonderful visual report of a Mosquito flight. Indeed, thanks for not using background music and let these Merlins sing their song 🥰

[@AirflowNZ]

Nice comment, many thanks, Mike

[@BirdArvid]

What a BEAUTY!! What a pleasure to watch; Thanks to all involved!!

[@AirflowNZ]

BA, many thanks for your comment, Mike - AirflowNZ

[@johnclements6932]

WoW absolutely amazing, perfection. the sound of the Rolls Royce Merlin still gives me a thrill me at 77 this year. Just old enough to remember some of WW2. Thank you so much for this fantastic video.

[@AirflowNZ]

John, many thanks for your comments, Mike - AirflowNZ

[@johnc1975]

It is especially poignant for me to see aircraft from this era not only because I am a classic aircraft buff, but also because my dad was a Ranger/Scout in the U.S. Army during WWII. He often mentioned to me before he died how comforting it was to see Allied aircraft when he was on a mission behind enemy lines. I don't know if he ever saw one of these, but it's possible.

[@AirflowNZ]

John, many thanks for sharing this memory, Mike - AirflowNZ

[@robocop2asap]

Many thanks to people like you who put in hours of hard work into these projects not to mention the expense to. Well done guys grateful ! My father who since has past on was a RAF ground crew team 1939/47 Bob UK.

[@AirflowNZ]

Robert, thanks for sharing your memories. Mike _ AirflowNZ

[@robocop2asap]

My pleasure dad was one of the first to cross the channel to help France he was one of the lucky ones stuck in Dunkirk till he got back to England take care hope to see more .

[@iandodd14]

Beautiful aircraft; British craftsmanship at its very best, and the sound of those Merlins is so evocative!

[@AirflowNZ]

Ian, many thanks for your comment, Mike - AirflowNZ

[@spigot993]

I love the coordination between the ground crew, at any point you are clear to call STOP, in the event of hangar rash. Well done all.

[@AirflowNZ]

Thanks for your comment! Mike

[@jrfoleyjr]

Such a beautiful aircraft. My heart beats quicker seeing and hearing a Mosquito in flight. One of my "bucket list" items is to be able to fly in a mossie.

[@doktorbimmer]

Be sure to put it on the end of your list... old mosquitos don't have a stellar flight safety record...

[@wolfgangholtzclaw2637]

Of any aircraft manufactured or designed, it is the Mosquito that makes young and old dream, years after it was in its prime. It has it all; power, beauty, simplicity, and excitement.

[@AirflowNZ]

Bubba, a great comment, thanks, Mike - AirflowNZ

[@wolfgangholtzclaw2637]

The mosquito inspired me, Ha ha!!!

[@pepecohetes492]

That is a thing of beauty! Is it a fact someone has reproduced the molds and is building true Mosquito replicas almost from scratch? If so the challenge will be in other parts, including the engines.

[@AirflowNZ]

Pepe, a lot of the metal parts were able to be used, either reconditioned or as a patten. Of course all timber pieces had to be replaced. regards, Mike - AirflowNZ

[@suttonglen]

AirflowNZ

[@bmw540i]

Ahh, the beautiful sound of Rolls Royce Merlin's

[@AirflowNZ]

Peter, we all would agree with you! Mike - AirflowNZ

[@AirflowNZ]

Peter - great that we have been able to record them. regards, Mike -AirflowNZ

[@norbertertel2989]

Such a great moment here for so many to be viewing this video....Thanks so much!!

[@AirflowNZ]

Norbert, many thanks for you comment, Mike - AirflowNZ.

[@nigelterry9299]

Love the clockwork key in the belly in the 1st clip!!!! Truly Gorgeous!!!!

[@AirflowNZ]

Nigel, after all, Kiwis inherited their sense of humour from the Poms! Mike - AirflowNZ

[@tsmgguy]

Beautiful! Certainly one of the most important aircraft of WWII, as well as the most innovative. One Merlin sounds great, but two? Heavenly!

[@AirflowNZ]

tsmggy, thanks for your comment. Mike - AiirflowNZ

[@peterbird7979]

I just love the wind up key under the entry door. I guess it saves battery starts :-)

[@johnlawrence7150]

Beautiful job done on a fantastic mossy ,just really the best carried out . I am an ex RAF engine mech and the job done on the merlins absolutely brilliant ,I really commend this firm that done all the precision craft ,which took so much time and expenditure.With ref to the gentlemen that are slagging off in silly comments ,their really is no need because we all know how necessary it was for our cousins in the mighty USA wartime production ,we would have lost the ww2 ,even although we and our marvellous friends in the commonwealth and other allies that were good enough to help us . The mighty USA were there for us at our time of need ,and I always commend them for their courage and absolute might standing along side us in our hour of need ,so take heart you guys and gals across the take no notice of these Brits ,that get on their hobby horse ans always slag off ,thankyou for the all the lives lost (just look at the Cambridge grave yard bless them all ) and know that you were when needed ,God bless them all from all who helped us in this tiny island we shall never forget you .

[@AirflowNZ]

John, many thanks for your most interesting comments, Mike - AirflowNZ

[@dartmoordave]

Nice job, Kiwi's . Its particularly interesting to me because my father flew in a stripped out version for high speed reconnaissance. Until the ME 262 there wasn't anything could catch it.

[@AirflowNZ]

DD, thanks for that info. Mike - AirflowNZ

[@colintaylor764]

Willie Eckerslike No - Wilbur is NOT a pratt! Prats are useful!

[@dartmoordave]

Oh look, one has arrived.

[@doktorbimmer]

Until the ME 262 there wasn't anything could catch it? P-38 lightning was faster, the Do-335 Arrow was the fastest propeller engined aircraft of the war.

[@hagenvantronje8822]

""Until the ME 262 there wasn't anything could catch it."" ME109 fitted with Nitous Oxide injection surprised many a stripped down Mosquito !!

[@MDKBoggle]

Simply outstanding.Well done and thank you to everyone that worked on this for restoring this Warbird.Fantastic job.

[@AirflowNZ]

HM, thanks for your comments, Mike - AirflowNZ

[@dulls8475]

The spitfire and the mossie have to be the 2 most beautiful planes ever built. ME 262 was a good looker as well.

[@AirflowNZ]

Dulls thanks for your comment, Mike - AirflowNZ

[@fight2flyphoto]

She's quite the work of art! I got to film their first two test flights in the U.S. last week. Gorgeous bird!

[@fight2flyphoto]

AirflowNZ Flight Officer Alan Wagner of No. 605 Squadron flew “Wag’s War-Wagon” and became an ace in the plane on the night of March 5/6, 1944. Wagner often flew with his navigator Flight Officer “Pip” Orringe. The plane’s standard factory camouflage was later overshot with an “Intruder Scheme,” a night black underside. After its March 5/6, 1944 mission, Wagner’s aircraft carried two victory markings for Japanese aircraft Wagner claimed over Ceylon (today Sri Lanka) earlier in the war, along with three marks for German aircraft shot down-two Me 410s and a Fw 190. An FHC mechanic will be hand-painting the personal markings on the plane in the upcoming days. In total, Wagner shot down nine confirmed enemy aircraft and two V-1s. Tragically, he was killed while chasing a V-1 “buzz bomb” in heavy fog when his speeding Tempest fighter struck the ground in July of 1944. He was 29 years old.

[@airflownztravel]

Thanks for a very detailed description of this great pilot. Mike - AirflowNZ

[@johnmurrell3175]

V12 engines with only 10 exhaust stubs ? It confused me when I first saw this at the Mosquito museum but it appears the two rear cyliders share one exhaust stub. It is reputed that this was to direct the hot exhaust gasses away from the wooden wing so it did not catch on fire. Can anyone confirm this ?

[@richarddarlington1139]

Soaringtractor What the hell is your major malfunction, anyway?

[@clayz1]

John Murrell You just can't talk to some people, John.

[@MarsFKA]

+John Murrell You just had the standard response from this soaringtractor nitwit, who lurks on just about every aviation site that has anything to do with World War 2 aircraft. He also posts as Wilbur Finnigan. His knowledge is extremely limited and what he lacks he makes up for in childish outbursts. (response from the nitwit in...3...2...1...)

[@johnmurrell3175]

My SPAM filter dumped 'soaringtractors' stupid comment. I was quite confused when I saw the 10 exhaust stubs on the Mosquito in the museum at Hatfield. I thought for a while that they had a V10 engine fitted though that did not make sense. It's only by a bit of investigation that I managed to find a note on the combined exhaust. I am not sure if this has any inpact on the engine performance or indeed the Merlin sound. The night fighter varients have a different exhaust shielded so the red hot glow cannot be seen so they may have a different arrangement.

[@johnmurrell3175]

For those interested there is a web site at www.clubhyper.com/reference/mosquitocowlingsjh_1.htm that gives the history. The 5 exhausts were as a result of the need to keep the exhaust away from the leading edge of the wing and to keep the hot gasses from entering the radiator. Modifying the outside exhaust where this was not a problem to 6 stubs increased the top speed by 10-14 mph ! Later Mosquitos with the 2 stage super charger had the engine furthur forward and had 6 stubs both sides as there was now sufficient clearance to avoid the heating & airflow problems. So the aircraft in the video is an early one with a single stage super charger on the Merlins. In fact there are examples of both at the Mosquito Museum which is actually in London Colney not Hatfield.

[@SandmannOZ]

Wow, what an amazing, beautiful old warbird. This, and planes like the Spitfire, Hurricane, Lancaster, Mustang, Corsair etc were the shape and sound of hope in the 1940's. Amazing. So glad there's still a few flying.

[@AirflowNZ]

Sandman we all agree on that. Thanks for your comment, Mike - AirflowNZ

[@SandmannOZ]

@@AirflowNZ Thanks to all of you for your amazing work.

[@timujin02]

My Dad welded the engine mounts for these fighter-bombers at DeHavilland AirCraft in Malton during WW 2. :)

[@marlobreding7402]

In 1941 my Dad was on the west coast of America building C47's AKA DC-3 cargo planes at Douglas Aircraft. 1943 he was on the deck of a baby flat top aircraft carrier named USS Nehenta Bat in the Pacific Ocean off Leyte. They ferried damaged aircraft stateside for repairs and returned to duties guarding the oilers servicing Nimitz's fleet bringing new/repaired planes, supplies and the all important fresh pilots. he decided to serve even though working in a defense plant shielded him, it was his Norwegian pride.

[@AirflowNZ]

James, many thanks for your most interesting comment, Mike - AirflowNZ

[@timujin02]

Thank YOU back! My Dad was very proud of his work, his contribution to the war effort to fight for our freedoms.

[@AirflowNZ]

Mario, very interesting, thanks for posting, Mike - AirflowNZ

[@planeman1995]

One of aviation's all time greats~ A true all rounder a/c. I saw one fly at an airshow in the early 1960's but didn't have a decent camera to record the scene. I served at RAF Northwood, HQ Coastal Command as a Telegraphist in 1964. We had an ex WW2 Mosquito navigator also serving there, a Warrant Officer Moore, who wore his gold 'Pathfinder' wings on his uniform. He was the most respected man on our station. I believe even the Station commander saluted him first. R.C. Braga

[@AirflowNZ]

Regor, what an interesting comment, many thanks, Mike - AirflowNZ

[@jgbpilot2]

Not ENTIRELY true Mr. Nicol. Maybe it is my Scot-Irish blood talking, but even as a US Naval Avaitor whose only adversary was the Soviet Union during my days as a sub hunter-killer I know how much other Allies bore the brunt of the dying during WWII. Over 20 million Soviets died and we can't forget the many U.K. Civilians killed and terrorized during the Blitz. Having traveled to Hong Kong, Singapore And Australia am very much aware of the contribution British, Australian, New Zealand and even Dutch military members made to the war against the Japanese. Many nations fought and suffered for years before the Yanks got sucked in by Pearl Harbor. If Hollywood is your only source of history maybe what you perceive is true. By the way I worked with Brits, Canadians, Icelanders, Dutch, Norwegians, Portuguese, Spaniards and Italians during my career which saw the end of the Soviet Union. Every bit a team effort in which President Ronald Reagan and PM Margaret Thatcher were great leaders.

[@wbaiv]

Not even the Hollywood version attempts what Mr. Nicol is griping about. Like Donald Trump, he's a victim of his own resentment.

[@claudemurray4329]

Joel Bishop ,

[@jwills8606]

How about leaving your resentments at home and just enjoy this marvelous airplane?

[@Dog.soldier1950]

Soviet’s are/were proud of their accomplishments in ww2. Keep In mind that they started on the wrong side....

[@burlatsdemontaigne6147]

Michael Jackson ..... and their horrendous losses can largely be attributed to the contempt their generals had for their soldiers lives. They wasted lives as if they were tap water. Human mine clearing and all the rest of it. No other army in history was slaughtered so needlessly by their own commanders.

[@HVACKABOOM]

Nice video, folks. This has always been one of my favourite ww2 aircraft. The old photos don't donit justice. The modern pictures really show it off. This plane is a stunner. Take care.

[@AirflowNZ]

Peter, great comment, many thanks, Mike

[@adrianlarkins7259]

Well done NZ. I don't think there is a chance of getting a flying Mossie in the UK. I hate to say it but the necessary will and drive has gone. It needs a true enthusiast with bottomless pockets.

[@geoffaries]

+1 I have visited the museum near Hatfield where it was built and it seems that they've not recovered from the tragedy of losing close friends when the last Mosquito (in England) crashed and killed both crew. I'm hoping to raise funds to get to NZ to see this MRCA/Stealth aircraft flying.

[@AirflowNZ]

Please check that we have one available prior to booking flight to NZ! Mike - AirflowNZ

[@bobbypaluga4346]

geoffaries A guy in Virginia has rebuilt a Mosquito, somewhere on KZbin you'll find a video made by the BBC, in which a a British man who lost the use of his legs narrates and gets to ride along. At that time this Mosquito was the only one in flyable condition.

[@mischef18]

Is it KA144

[@djtwo2]

Adran ... you might support "The People’s Mosquito" www.peoplesmosquito.org.uk

[@nicholaspratt7934]

Looking forward to De Havilland Mosquito HJ711 rebuild finishing at East Kirkby UK, seeing and hearing her taxiing with Lancaster NX611 Just Jane on the runway there. It's a pity that she cannot join Just Jane in the air in the future. We will have to see what is happening with the return to air of RL249 to see a Mosquito airborne in the UK.

[@AirflowNZ]

Nicholas, many thanks for your updates on Mosquito population in the UK. Mike - AirflowNZ

[@Goatman333]

Nicholas Pratt - be interested in an update on this?

[@guywilson187]

Just lovely to see. Thanks for sharing the video.

[@tonyd2795]

Wonderful to see that legendary plane flying, congrats to the guys who restored her!

[@AirflowNZ]

Tony, thanks for your comment, Mike - AirflowNZ

[@okrajoe]

Such an amazing plane!

[@AirflowNZ]

Yes! Mike - AirflowNZ.

[@peterwainwright1461]

okrajoe of

[@ahoo5753]

Chase plain can't get a little closer

[@jonomason4256]

Wonderful Aircraft thanks for showing.As a youngster I built many model aircraft. The DH Mosquito was one of my favourites,

[@AirflowNZ]

Bobby, thanks for sharing your memories, Mike _ AirflowNZ

[@scotteam9687]

Absolutely magnificent .Well done boys Well done.

[@AirflowNZ]

ST- Avspecs did a great job, sorry for delay! Mike

[@stephensmith4480]

What a truly awesome machine and full credit to the team who have done a wonderful job on this fine Aircraft.

[@AirflowNZ]

Stephen, thanks for your comment. Mike - AirflowNZ

[@TheRAFfc]

THANKS FOR THE MEMORY, JUST LOOKING AT PIC. OF ME WARMING UP MY MOZZIE IN EGYPT, 1944. SURE LIKE TO BE BACK SITTING IN THE COCKPIT FEEL THE VIBRATION AND THE LIFT OFF !!! MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM THANKS AGAIN :):):)

[@AirflowNZ]

Thanks for sharing those precious moments. Mike - AirflowNZ

[@samanli-tw3id]

And making Nazis feel some "Mosquito bite!"

[@coniow]

Fantastic to see some of these birds back in the air. The last I had heard was that being of timber construction, even those in excellent condition would not be airworthy after all this time. After all, they were never designed to last 70 years! Good on the Kiwis for doing something to bring back such an iconic machine :-).

[@AirflowNZ]

Con, we have a woodworker here in NZ that made the mould and hand crafts the fuselages, now on number 5 I think! Mike - AirflowNZ

[@fredwilson8326]

the wooden wonder the best fighter bomber of the 2nd WW

[@AirflowNZ]

Fred, and it could carry a heavier bomb load than the Lancaster! Mike - AirflowNZ

[@MarsFKA]

It could carry a ten-ton Grand Slam? You didn't type Lancaster by accident instead of B-17, did you?

[@gunner162]

Lancaster (modified special) could carry a 22,000 lb Grand Slam. A B-17 could carry 4,000 lbs. A Mosquito with the modified 'big doors' could carry a 4,000 lb 'Cookie', plus, with it's speed, it often delivered two each night (ie, did two trips over Germany each night), and for a lower casualty rate than any other bomber in the European theatre

[@vladimirkostic9932]

@@AirflowNZ No way, heavier???

[@reddevil9554]

@@vladimirkostic9932 The wooden build made the plane lighter so it could carry a heavier load.

[@1stEnglishGentleman]

I didn't know that a second one was built. I heard there were molds made so that other copies could be made. Not five miles to the north of where I'm typing this note, is the old Downsview air base in Toronto where parts of your first Mosquito were originally manufactured. Unfortunately the old plant was torn down. I had a chance to see the Mossie, Lancaster and Merlin fleet fly overhead in Hamilton Canada, which is where the second flying Lancaster in the world resides. Amazing to see the Mossie on the ground up close. Looks like a race car !

[@AirflowNZ]

Hi - many thanks for your interesting comments! This is the third one from the mould. The first a non flyer is in a Canadian Museum I understand. A couple of flyers still to be built! regards, Mike - AirflowNZ

[@bmw540i]

My favourite aircraft!! 😀

[@tscottme]

What is the white thing on the underside of the fuselage between the back of the gun ports and in front of the bomb bay doors? It looks a bit like the wind-up key for a child's toy. 2:27

[@AirflowNZ]

I think it had to be turned 6X clockwise and 5x back before engines could be started. However it detached on roll out and was not reinstalled! Mike - AirflowNZ

[@johncare]

awesome n my father was flying torbeau's torpedo and beaufighters ww2 43/44 254 sqn north cotes

[@AirflowNZ]

John are, thanks for you interesting comment, Mike - AirflowNZ.

[@RunningRoger1]

What an incredibly beautiful plane, the wooden wonder is just iconic! And what could be better than the sound of a Merlin, of course the sound of 2 Merlins.

[@AirflowNZ]

Roger, two Mosquitos! Thanks for your comment, Mike - AirflowNZ

[@nigelmitchell351]

Must be the most elegant and effective plane of WW2!

[@AirflowNZ]

Agree! Mike - AirflowNZ

[@raywinsley]

It was great to see the Mosquito take off (eventually) but where was the landing?

[@AirflowNZ]

Ray, landing at 7.16! My video of flight three may be of interest? Cheers, Mike

[@mirimar69]

Thoroughly love this aircraft. My father worked on them in the RAAF. Some issues were mainly to do with tropical exposure where wood metal was in contact. But he said there was an occasion where one was so badly shot up but still made it back. Great design, great designer, I worked for a period of time with a training college of HDH Aus and was very proud of the name. And just for the record the TSR2 should have been our choice all those years ago.

[@AirflowNZ]

mirimar69, thanks for sharing. Mike - AirflowNZ

[@stephengardiner9867]

TSR2?... just like our (Canada's) Avro Arrow... aircraft that should have been put into service BUT the politicians decided that they knew better than the military what the military needed and decided that logic and common sense were merely muddling up the issue.

[@Goatman333]

aw sweet as Bro ! Thank you. I grew up in Hatfield where the Mosquito was built in WW2. Locals still referred to it as 'De Havillands' for decades after the factory passed over first to Hawker Siddeley then British Aerospace. It sucked the guts out of the town in the 1980s when BAeS moved ALL aircraft production oop North. Used to see a Mosquito that was hangared over at Radlett doing test flights over Hatfield in my youth, but the airfield is now a housing estate.

[@AirflowNZ]

G333, many thanks for your comment, Mike - AirflowNZ

[@stevehutchesson1321]

Congratulations guys, looks good, sounds good and seems to fly well. Pleasure to see a true classic up and flying again.

[@AirflowNZ]

Steve, thanks for your comment. Mike - AirflowNZ

[@RWBHere]

My lifetime favourite aircraft. Thanks for helping to bring a few of these back to airworthy condition. Now we need at least one for people to experience in the UK. 8-)

[@AirflowNZ]

Perhaps one of the next batch will make it to the UK. Airframe number three near complete except for fitting out which will take about twelve months. Mike - AirflowNZ

[@peterkirgan2921]

lovely thank you did wheel undercarriage have a problem retracting ???

[@AirflowNZ]

Peter, not that I was aware of. I know they had a job to balance one main wheel. Cheers, Mike

[@RogbodgeVideo]

According to the October 2017 edition of Fly Past, this aircraft has now been painted to represent NS838, an FB.VI operated by 605 Squadron as UP-J.

[@AirflowNZ]

Roger, thanks for this update, Mike - AirflowNZ

[@ianjackson7515]

Fantastic to see this. Was fortunate enough to see the 'other' Mozzie down at Masterton in 2013 got some fantastic photo's, unfortunately this one has eluded me... no matter, I'm sure I'll catch-up with it one day !!. Great footage AirflowNZ, hope to see more soon.

[@AirflowNZ]

Ian, many thanks for sharing. regards, Mike - AirfloeNZ

[@timj41]

Also glad to see the frame rate when this was filmed makes to props appear as they would if you were there,

[@AirflowNZ]

Tim, luck of the day! With a digital the shutter rate is governed by the available light. Bright sun gives a fast rate which gives that helicopter blade look, thanks for your interesting comment, Mike - AirflowNZ

[@timj41]

Thanks for clearing that up for me, that makes total sense. Cheers,

[@anjdevil2]

Lovely plane. I always loved to watch the planes fly over our house during WWII. I just love those flying machines, they are so impressive and beautiful.

[@AirflowNZ]

Thanks for sharing your memories, Mike - AirflowNZ

[@Freckbandit1]

What a beautiful rebuild of one of the best from that era, wonder how close the chase plane got..

[@AirflowNZ]

Eric, the Mosquito did not put much power on for this test flight so speed kept down. Thanks for your comment, Mike - AirflowNZ

[@raybenstead2548]

I remember as a lad seeing two Mosquito's at Marshall's airport in Cambridge right beside the main Cambridge to Newmarket road and often wondered what happened to them. Iconic aircraft indeed..

[@AirflowNZ]

Ray,thank you for sharing your memories, Mike - AirflowNZ

[@anzacproud]

Awesome I saw the first Mossie you guys restored when it flew over my house out the back of Waiuku back in 2012 so now that you have the second one up & flying feel free to repeat that same flightpath if you have any further test flights to carry out.

[@AirflowNZ]

Hi - sorry to disapoint you but the third flight in my video was the last in kiwi land. The big bird is in a container bound for the USA. regards, Mike - AirflowNZ

[@anzacproud]

AirflowNZ Hi, Oh well there's always when you have finished the next one.

[@anzacproud]

soaringtractor That's good to hear & thanks for letting me know.

[@anzacproud]

soaringtractor I think I might have already seen it unless it was uploaded in the last couple of weeks.

[@anzacproud]

soaringtractor Ok Thanks I'll have a look later. Cheers.

[@mauriciocastro7505]

Beautiful airplane the DH Mossie. I wonder how the crew bailed out as it seems the canopy it's fixed to the airframe.

[@AirflowNZ]

Mauicio - not sure if they dropped out from the side door. Guess someone will have an answer. Mike - AirflowNZ

[@wbaiv]

Canopy was fixed but had a square escape hatch in the middle of the roof for getting out in a hurry, when not in flight. Original bomber/reconnaissance Mk IV had a hatch in the floor on the observer's side. Observer (navigator/bomb aimer/etc.) moved around in the very cramped cockpit, so their parachute was stowed against the inside wall of the fuselage, typical Bomber Command practice. Clip on the parachute, open the hatch and drop. Non-bomber marks, including this one, had a hatch cut in the observer's side of the cockpit. Observer might have worn their parachute full time, as the Pilot did. Once the Observer was out, the Pilot could attempt to release the controls and get out of the hatch, in the floor or side. Getting from seat to hatch wouldn't have been easy, or even possible, if the airplane required constant control inputs.

[@petergregory8864]

Here's a little Mosquito story from WW2 with NZ connection. My Wifes Grandfather flew Mosquito's amongst other types. A Nightfighter by trade. He flew his Plane to Malta, Luqa I believe. Whence during 1943 he ranged over Italy, Anzio and all that. One particular story he told always stuck in my mind about his beloved Mosquito. The squadron was visited by Sir Keith Park. He "borrowed " Colins ( Colin Hardacre Dickinson) Plane for a looksee at the Mainland and so on. On his return he blew the landing and wrote off Colins plane. Colin had nothing good to say about Keith Park forever more.

[@AirflowNZ]

Peter, a great story! I think Sir Keith was cleared to fly a Moosie - perhaps that was true? thanks for your comment, Mike - AirflowNZ

[@carmium]

Was this beauty restored from a museum piece or assembled from parts and new construction?

[@RuiPlaneSpotter]

Fantastic video

[@AirflowNZ]

MFD, Thanks for the visit, Mike

[@johngrubner2478]

Dad worked on these during the war. His fitters notes are at Motat.evidently some spares were hard to come by so in typical kiwi ways suspension became old car tires cut to form a brilliant suspension. Sadly the tropics did the glue in the fuselage no favours. This day out at Ardmore is one of my top ten memories.

[@AirflowNZ]

John, thanks for sharing your most interesting memories of the Mosquito, Mike

[@agnostic47]

I've loved the Mossie ever since I saw one hedge-hopping at the Shuttleworth collection many years ago. Great to see one flying again.

[@AirflowNZ]

a47, many thanks for sharing your experience, Mike - AirflowNZ

[@barreclark6830]

I've seen many old videos of the Mosquito, but didn't realized it was so big ( 0:19 etc). !

[@mikemillett1940]

Barre, yes they are! Have you seen my 2018 video of the Mosquito leading edge slats? thanks for your comment, Mike - AirflowNZ

[@Paiadakine]

Why is the just 5 exhaust stacks on the port engine at 3:49. I thought this plane had a v12 Merlin. Wouldn’t there be 6 exhaust stack on each side of the nacelle?

[@kjinyow4690]

Pay Way I believe that it’s because of the mark of engine being used. The back cylinders exit with the next cylinders forward. My understanding is that had the back cylinders had their own exhaust it would interfere with the radiator. There was another mark of engine used on later aircraft that were longer and had 6 exhausts. The engines being longer did not have the exhaust/radiator issues

[@Paiadakine]

Ken James thank you for the reply. I did not know that. At 1:06 you can see the rear exhaust looks different Than the others.

[@gaius_enceladus]

Beauuuuuutiful!! Looks like one of the awesome "Tsetse" Mosquitoes - you can see the cannon-ports in the front. Wonderful aircraft!

[@AirflowNZ]

Hi, many thanks for your comment, Mike - AirflowNZ

[@MarsFKA]

The Tsetse Mosquito had the 20-mm cannons replaced by a single 57-mm cannon, based on the six-pounder anti-tank gun. Very hard on U-boats, it was. Also, according to a tale in Pierre Clostermann's "Flames In The Sky", a German destroyer that a Mosquito caught out on the open sea one day. The aircraft stayed out of range of the ship's anti-aircraft fire and wrecked the destroyer's boilers and turbines, leaving it dead in the water. Next day, two Coastal Command Liberators sank the ship with bombs.

[@bstrakos2934]

Being kind of an amateur historian myself , I realize that WW 2 was a joint effort by all the Allies. The Mosquito is one of my all-time favorites. Love the sound of twin Merlins. It was truly a miracle plane.

[@AirflowNZ]

B. Strakos, your comments appreciated. Mike - AirflowNZ

[@xipingpooh5783]

What a beautiful sight to see. An amazing preservation of history👍🏼

[@AirflowNZ]

XP, Glad you enjoyed it, Mike