With the kind support of The Vintage Pair, a trip to recreate the flightpath of Mosquito aircraft to Amiens in France was an auction lot in our Grand Fundraising Dinner at The RAF club in London, last year. This week, the couple kindly supporting this lot with a generous donation were able to meet the team at …
The Airbus connection did not stop at RIAT. The following Tuesday John Lilley, Chairman was invited to RAF Coningsby to witness an astounding flight of what we will call reconciliation. Airbus Heritage Flight from Germany brought the Me262 to RIAT 23 and was the star of the show! But following this UK debut the aircraft …
In addition to our air show stand and our teams’ amazing hard work at this year’s show from the red zone; for RIAT 23 our key sponsor Airbus also invited us to participate in what was also a first for them, and also in the corporate hospitality area, a ‘heritage corner’. Airbus, like other global …
Richard Clarke reports from RIAT 2023 This event is always the most popular and well attended aviation event of the year and this occasion was no exception. One of the most endearing and appealing features of RIAT is the opportunity to view aircraft that cannot be seen anywhere else, in addition to experiencing unique and …
A welcome boost to UK Airshows – our RIAT 2023 review Read More »
We go behind the scenes to discover how its designer tackled the project with his model making experience. Adults of a certain age, those that were children of the 60s and 70s have a nostalgic affection for Airfix modelling. They were the pastimes of our youth, with many hours spent with Dad at the kitchen …
The newly released Airfix Mosquito is well received by the modelling community. Read More »
In support of its aim to return a de Havilland DH.98 to UK skies, The People’s Mosquito is both proud and delighted to announce our new patron, respected aviator and popular broadcaster Arthur Williams. Arthur has become synonymous with the story of Mosquito restoration and its vital war winning role, ever since his documentary The …
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As work continues on returning a de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito to UK skies for the first time in a quarter of a century, The People’s Mosquito is offering supporters the opportunity to add their name to the story of the Wooden Wonder. Through the charity’s restoration partners, Sussex-based Retrotec Ltd, rapid progress has been …
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Aviation heritage in the UK received a welcome boost in March 2020 with news that Airbus has announced its support for The People’s Mosquito. Financial backing from the aerospace giant represents a significant step forward in delivering the first de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito to be manufactured in the UK for more than 70 years. “Naturally, …
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Everyone involved at The People’s Mosquito has been saddened to hear of the recent passing of Glyn Powell in New Zealand. Our thoughts are very much with his family and friends at this time. Glyn Powell was the father of the modern-day de Havilland Mosquito. Seven years before the tragic loss of RR299, Glyn …
Farewell to Glyn Powell – the man who made Mosquito restoration possible Read More »
You can now support The People’s Mosquito through Amazon Smile! We are delighted to confirm that The People’s Mosquito is now a registered charity on Amazon Smile. Every time you shop online via Amazon Smile, Amazon makes a donation to help restore RL249 and return a Mosquito to UK skies. Every penny and pound …
