{"product_id":"mosquito-pocket-manual","title":"Mosquito Pocket Manual","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Mosquito Pocket Manual \u003c\/i\u003ecollates authentic period sources including pilot''s notes and other Air Ministry publications to provide a unique guide to this iconic aircraft.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito was a British multi-role combat aircraft with a two-man crew that served during and after the Second World War. It was one of few operational front-line aircraft of the era constructed almost entirely of wood and was nicknamed \"The Wooden Wonder\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Mosquito was also known affectionately as the \"Mossie\" to its crews. Originally conceived as an unarmed fast bomber the Mosquito was adapted to a wide range of bombing roles. It was also used by BOAC as a fast transport to carry small high-value cargoes to, and from neutral countries through enemy controlled airspace.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book collates a variety of pamphlets and manuals on the plane that were produced throughout the war for the benefit of pilots and others associated with the aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57317578080638,"sku":"NW9781472834324","price":10.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9781472834324.jpg?v=1778245420","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/products\/mosquito-pocket-manual","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}