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Originally Posted by adamcotton  As regards the Mosquito, the fighter variants were extremely effective. I've heard it said that a Mossie on one engine could still tackle a 109 on even terms, though I'm inclined to think if that's true then it applied only to the lighter, bomber versions. Having said that, I interviewed a Beaufighter pilot many years ago and he said a Mossie with one engine shut down was still as fast as a Hurricane IIC at full bore - so who knows? Ultimately, it all boils down to personal preferences, and has as much to do with perceived asthetics as it does with actual performance in the air. |
Just managed to finish off the appendices of Silently into the Midst of Things, 177 Sqn Beaus in Burma. There was a comment about an op on an airfield with some Mossies and Beaus in late 44. The Mossies were told if they saw a Beau on one engine to stay with it and the Beaus, rather cheekily I thought, were told if they saw a Mossie on one engine to try to keep up!
Love both aircraft to bits but for ground attack, I think I would prefer the Beau. Bit more hardy, I reckon.