The wooden De Havilland Mosquito served throughout the war in a variety of roles, becoming the Royal Air Force's (RAF) "most versatile combat aircraft." It was used for reconnaissance, bombing, and ground attack. The Mosquito’s maximum cruise speed was 370 mph, while it could reach 415 mph on full power, making it one of the fastest aircraft of its era.
Its wooden construction made the Mosquito remarkably difficult for German radar to detect. One of the most impressive feats of the Mosquito was its successful bombing raid of Oslo in November 1942 to destroy a factory producing “heavy water,” a key component in the German nuclear program.
British Airspeed Oxford
The Airspeed Oxford was a British twin-engine propeller-driven training aircraft primarily used by the Royal Air Force (RAF). Initially serving as a pilot training aircraft, the Oxford was later assigned to undertake other duties, including bombing, night-fighter training, and reconnaissance. It featured a maximum speed of 240 mph and could reach an altitude of 25,000 feet. The Oxford had a significant role in training pilots who later participated in the Battle of Britain.
British Miles Magister
Miles Magister was a British military trainer aircraft designed and built by Miles Aircraft Limited in the 1930s. It served in the Royal Air Force (RAF) as a basic and advanced trainer, with 1,320 aircraft produced. Miles Magister featured a maximum speed of 210 mph, a cruising speed of 185 mph, and an operational range of 650 miles. The aircraft was considered highly reliable and was also exported to other countries, including Egypt, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, and China.