I get the impression that Martin Bowman has a deep seated respect, if not love for the De Havilland Mosquito. He has written books on the so called 'Wooden Wonder'before: Mosquito Mayhem, Mosquito: Menacing the Reich and Mosquitopanik! He owns a seemingly unending supply of interviews with the men that operated the Mosquito during WW2 and I am sure there will be more to come. I look forward to them because each of Mr Bowman's books on the "Mossie" is in itself unique.

Mosquito Missions is a collection of Second World War opertions in the words of the men that carried them out. It is these accounts that make this book such an interesting and absorbing read. I never tire of hearing from these men of the actual events.

There are some excellent colour and black and white photo's of the Mosquito which will appeal to all aviation followers.

Also included is some background of the various Mosquito variations. Used as a low level strike aircraft as well as its more regular uses: tactical bomber, night bomber, fighter-bomber, photo reconnaissance and pathfinder.

No wonder the De Havilland Mosquito holds such a revered place in World War II aviation history.

A really enjoyable book for all 'Mossie' and World War 2 aviation fans.

WW2 Connection

This is a book that covers what it says on the cover, but also includes former colony, the USA, and Mosquitoes after WWII in Switzerland and other countries. The author has established a formula that works very well for recounting the histories of classic warbirds. He incorporates background information with first hand accounts from Mosquito aircrew. This includes previously untold tales and provides a very interesting and entertaining book. To add to the valuable information and views, there are two fine photo plate sections, one in full colour.

The author has done a very good job in setting out this remarkable history and adding the human content of the crews who flew Mosquitoes. This is an important history, but it is also a book that can be read and enjoyed by those who may not hold aviation and warplanes as a primary interest. First class effort.

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