News Archive
VE80 Wall of Honour
We would like to thank those that made a contribution towards our UK Mosquito build by taking part in this commemoration. Our ‘VE80 Wall of Honour’ recognises the 80th Anniversary of the liberation of Europe, internationally recognised as ‘VE Day’…
Retracing the Amiens’ Raid – 80 years on – what would become known as ‘Operation Jericho’.
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…
The Me262, Colin Bell and the BBMF
Above and below: The Me262 while based at RIAT 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…
Promoting TPM with AIRBUS Heritage at RIAT 2023
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…
A welcome boost to UK Airshows – our RIAT 2023 review
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…
Mosquito Airfields – Then and Now
In what will be a regular new feature, we will focus on a particular airfield that became home to Mosquito operations during WWII. Some are particularly famous, and still operate as airfields, while others have been changed significantly, while others…
The newly released Airfix Mosquito is well received by the modelling community.
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…
Aviator and presenter Arthur Williams joins The People’s Mosquito as patron
Seen here with his 1943 Piper Cub, Arthur has emerged as one of the most recognizable presenters on British television. In support of its aim to return a de Havilland DH.98 to UK skies, The People’s Mosquito is both proud…
A rare opportunity to add your name to Mosquito history
Mould A, with complete hardwood infill and test strapping. 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…
Airbus announces support for The People’s Mosquito
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…
Farewell to Glyn Powell – the man who made Mosquito restoration possible
(c) Michelle Hyslop. 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…
News to put a Smile on any Mossie fan’s face
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…
Flying the C-47 Dakota with the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
C-47 Dakota Mk III ZA947 has served with the BBMF for more than 26 years On the morning of 6 June 1944, the arrival of more than 800 C-47 Skytrains (or Dakotas to us Brits)…
World’s only airworthy World War One bomber takes to the skies
Another important milestone reached as fuselage mould takes shape
This illustrative sketch of gives a good idea of how the fuselage mould will take shape. The People’s Mosquito has reached another important project milestone with confirmation by Retrotec that the engineering design team has…