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https://flyaspitfire.com/2023/02/06/mos ... ggin-hill/LATEST NEWS
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
Mosquito at Biggin Hill – announcement by Peter Monk, Managing Director of flyaspitfire.com and the Spitfire Company (Biggin Hill):
“Following previous announcements and patiently waiting for availability in a busy restoration programme
we’re delighted to confirm
that we’ve now commissioned the team at AVSPECS NZ to commence the restoration of a Mosquito FB.VI .
Upon completion the aircraft will join our fleet of 2 seat Spitfires and other WWII aircraft
that are available for flight experiences here at Biggin Hill.
The team at AVSPECS are leaders in the field of Mosquito restoration
and this will be the 5th airframe that they have restored to an airworthy condition.
Whilst there’s always an appetite for us to take on different restoration projects
at our own ‘Spitfire Factory’ at Biggin Hill,
the unique skill set and proven experience of the team at AVSPECS
makes them an obvious choice for this special project.
The restoration is scheduled to take 3 years
and once completed the aircraft will complete a commemorative tour
of New Zealand, Australia and then on to the UK
in honour of the Commonwealth pilots that flew Mosquitos in WWII.
The Mosquito has a special place in history
and we’re still deciding which specific markings
the aircraft will carry upon its completion.
Recognition of the pilots and French resistance fighters
that took part in ‘Operation Jericho’ on 18th February 1944 is a popular choice,
however we’re still considering a number of options
and will be releasing regular updates on the progress of the project on Facebook.
We believe this will be the only airworthy example of the Mosquito in Europe
and we’re excited at the prospect of offering members of the public
the chance to ‘Fly a Mosquito’ from Biggin Hill in 2026.”
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