Wairarapa, New Zealand – A one-of-a-kind Mosquito fighter bomber will take to the skies next year to headline the Wings Over Wairarapa airshow.The de Havilland Mosquito has been confirmed for the January show, where it will take pride of place as the feature display aircraft.Originally built in Canada in 1945, the aircraft is the only one of its kind currently flying.
Airshow director Tom Williams said securing the Mosquito was a major coup for the event.”The Mosquito was one of the fastest operational aircraft in World War II and the only one to be constructed almost entirely of wood.”Its significance to World War II history is not to be underestimated.”
The Mosquito – nicknamed ”The Wooden Wonder” – first flew in November 1940, and was faster than the Spitfire with a top speed faster than 600kmh.Its versatility meant it was used in daytime tactical bombing, high-altitude night bombing, and photo reconnaissance.
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