British De Haviland Mosquito B.XVI/B.35/TT.35 (1:72 Scale)
Build your own realistic 1:72 scale aircraft with this high-quality plastic model kit. Designed with accuracy in mind, it features finely detailed parts that closely replicate the original prototype.
Plastic kit building is a great hobby for both kids and adults alike and care must be taken when removing any parts from the sprues during construction. This kit will give you hours of entertainment and building it is only half the fun, it will need painting too.
Features
- 1:72 Scale Model
- This kit includes 182 separate parts
- The completed model measures 174mm long
- The completed model measures 229mm wide
Contents
- 1 x Plastic Kit
- Detailed Building Instructions
Introduced from 1944, the de Havilland Mosquito B.XVI represented one of the most advanced bomber developments of its era. Evolved from the earlier B.IX variant, it featured a newly pressurised cabin that enabled high-altitude operations, enhancing performance and crew comfort. Although unarmed, the B.XVI could carry a substantial 3,000lb bomb load, and soon after production began, it was modified to accommodate a 4,000lb “Cookie” blockbuster bomb. This combination of speed, accuracy, and firepower ensured Bomber Command maintained relentless pressure on enemy targets during the final stages of the Second World War.
The final bomber variant, the Mosquito B.35, made its first flight on 12 March 1945. Powered by twin Rolls-Royce Merlin 113/114 engines, it arrived too late for wartime service but went on to have a distinguished post-war career with the RAF until 1954. As jet-powered aircraft like the English Electric Canberra entered service, the Mosquito transitioned to secondary duties. Many B.35s were converted by Brooklands Aviation into TT.35 target tugs, fitted with ML Type G winches and towing fabric drogues for gunnery training. These aircraft served with Civilian Anti-Aircraft Cooperation Units until the final Mosquito TT.35 was retired in May 1963.