03-19-2016, 02:28 PM

MikeNoun

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Originally Posted by Wareagle

One of the coolest planes of WW2 was the Mosquito - Did some of the most daring raids of the War at tree top level - against Gestapo HQ's - shoot down the V1 Buzz Bombs etc. some would even come home with branches etc. stuck in their planes - they were good for 400 mph

Agreed! If you get a chance, watch the 1964 British movie "633 Squadron". It's all about a WWII Mosquito squadron (fictitious) and has wonderful, color footage of Mosquitoes in action. I had never heard of the movie until about 5 years ago when it popped up on cable. A must for WWII warbird fans!

Mike

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