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The de Havilland Mosquito, one of the most successful military aircraft in the Second World War, made its first flight.
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De Havilland Mosquito
British multi-role combat aircraft of WW2
The de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito is a British twin-engined, multirole combat aircraft, introduced during the Second World War. Unusual in that its airframe was constructed mostly of wood, it was nicknamed the "Wooden Wonder", or "Mossie". In 1941, it was one of the fastest…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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Aircraft designed or utilized for use in or support of military operations
A military aircraft is any fixed-wing or rotary-wing aircraft that is operated by a legal or insurrectionary military of any type. Some military aircraft engage directly in aerial warfare, while others take on support roles:Combat aircraft, such as fighters and bombers, are…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)