| Accession Number | 304483 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | 6x8", Paper (Resin-coated), Silver Gelatin |
| Physical description | 6x8", Paper (Resin-coated), Silver Gelatin |
| Conflict |
Period 1940-1949 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
UNITED KINGDOM. C.1946. ONE OF THE TWO PROTOTYPE DE HAVILLAND SEA MOSQUITO MARK 33 FIGHTER BOMBER ...
Description
UNITED KINGDOM. C.1946. ONE OF THE TWO PROTOTYPE DE HAVILLAND SEA MOSQUITO MARK 33 FIGHTER BOMBER AIRCRAFT (LR387) AT AN AIRCRAFT DISPLAY. THE AIRCRAFT WAS CONVERTED FROM A MARK VI FIGHTER BOMBER. THE .303 INCH MACHINE GUNS IN THE NOSE HAVE BEEN REPLACED BY AN ASV RADAR AND AN ARRESTOR HOOK FITTED UNDER THE FUSELAGE. IN THE LEFT BACKGROUND IS THE TAIL OF THE PROTOTYPE SEA FURY FB.10. (SR661) (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION).