{"product_id":"a04070-de-havilland-mosquito-bxvib35tt35-172-scale","title":"A04070 - De Havilland Mosquito B.XVI\/B.35\/TT.35 1:72 Scale","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct code: A04070\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDe Havilland ~Mosquito B.XVI\/B.35\/TT.35\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoyal Air Force\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic Model Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkill Level 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e182 Parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:72 Scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 174mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWingspan: 229mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes: Plastic kit, instruction sheet, and decal sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting in 1944, the de Havilland Mosquito B.XVI was introduced to frontline units. This model was an evolution of the earlier B.IX, featuring a newly integrated pressurised cabin for high-altitude operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough unarmed, the B.XVI was capable of carrying a 3,000lb bomb load. Soon after production began, modifications allowed it to internally carry a 4,000lb 'Cookie' or blockbuster bomb, known for its immense destructive power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of these formidable weapons with the renowned speed and precision of Mosquito missions enabled Bomber Command to maintain pressure on the enemy during the final stages of WWII.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the time of its first test flight on 12 March 1945, the final bomber version, the B.35, was in advanced development. Although the war ended before the B.35 saw service, it had a long operational life with the post-war RAF, serving until early 1954.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the introduction of the RAF's new jet-powered replacement, the English Electric Canberra, in May 1951, the Mosquito B.35 was moved from frontline duties, with many B.35s converted for secondary roles as target tugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese conversions, carried out by Brooklands Aviation Ltd in Northamptonshire, were designated TT.35s. They remained in service with Civilian Anti Aircraft Cooperation Units (CAACU) until the last unit was retired in May 1963. The TT.35's target-towing system featured a wind-driven ML Type G winch with 6,000ft of non-twisting steel cable towing a fabric target drogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnpainted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssembly required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome painting maybe required \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint and glue not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Airfix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58415979430271,"sku":"5063129038618","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0548\/7706\/1314\/files\/a04070_1.jpg?v=1789214300","url":"https:\/\/www.modelshop-portsmouth.co.uk\/products\/a04070-de-havilland-mosquito-bxvib35tt35-172-scale","provider":"The Model Shop Portsmouth Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}