Mosquito FB.Mk VI Diecast Model, RAF No.45 Sqn, HR399, Joari, India, April 1945
SO-S7200003Product Details
Solido War Master S7200003 |
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1:72 Scale | Length | Width | ||
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de Havilland Mosquito FB.Mk VI | 6.75" | 9" |
45(R) Squadron is a flying squadron of the Royal Air Force. It was established on 1 March 1916 as part of the Royal Flying Corps. In mid-1942 the unit was deployed to Burma and India, for service against the Japanese. During its time in India and Burma, 45 Squadron converted to Vultee Vengeance dive-bombers, followed by de Havilland Mosquitos. During World War II, it became one of only a few Allied units to have engaged German, Italian, Vichy French and Japanese forces. 45 Squadron included a significant number of Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) personnel, who were drawn from an unofficial joint pool of aircrew.