D. H. Mosquito T43 NZ2305
Maker and role
Stan J. Woods, Artist
Production date
1960s
Object detail
Accession number
09-0681
Maker
Description
Postcard of Stan Woods sketch of an aircraft with two engines, four guns protruding from nose, flying over hilly country with river valley (to the right) and sea in distance. The painting is also part of the collection (06-455).
Marks
D. H. Mosquito T43 NZ2305
Museum of Transport and Technology Inc.
Auckland, N.Z.
Dubbed the “Wooden Wonder” because of its all wood construction, the “Mossie” served with the Commonwealth Air Forces during World War II as a fighter, fighter bomber, night fighter, photograph reconnaissance and trainer. Built in Australia for the RAAF, entered service 1946, served with RNZAF from 1947 until withdrawn in early 1950’s. Painting by J. Woods Caption
Museum of Transport and Technology Inc.
Auckland, N.Z.
Dubbed the “Wooden Wonder” because of its all wood construction, the “Mossie” served with the Commonwealth Air Forces during World War II as a fighter, fighter bomber, night fighter, photograph reconnaissance and trainer. Built in Australia for the RAAF, entered service 1946, served with RNZAF from 1947 until withdrawn in early 1950’s. Painting by J. Woods Caption
Media/Materials
Physical description
1 postcard : colour ; 11 x 15 cm.
Credit Line
Stan J. Woods. 1960s. D. H. Mosquito T43 NZ2305, 09-0681. Walsh Memorial Library, The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
Production place
Place of production not identified
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