Airfix De Havilland Mosquito B.XVI / B.35 / TT.35 Model Kit

This 1:72 scale kit consists of 182 parts and introduces 21 newly designed parts, including:

Open and closed bulged bomb bay doors
4000lb “Cookie” bomb, 
Bomb bay interior parts, 
Target towing winch parts and other details.
Marking options for 3 distinctive new schemes which tell the story of the Mosquito’s changing roles in late World War 2 and into the post-war era- including the colourful TT.35 target towing variant “TA719” which survived into preservation. 

From 1944, the de Havilland Mosquito B.XVI was delivered to front line squadrons. The B.XVI was a development of the earlier B.IX variant, but a new pressurised cabin had been incorporated so the aircraft could operate at high altitude. 

When the RAF’s new jet-powered replacement for the Mosquito, the English Electric Canberra was introduced to service in May 1951, the Mosquito B.35 was relegated from frontline operations and many B.35s continued to operate in secondary roles after conversion to target tugs.

Schemes: 3

Contents: Plastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.