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Mosquito B Mark IV development aircraft, DK290/G of the Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment based at Boscombe Down, Wiltshire, in flight following modification to its deepened bomb bay to accommodate two "Highball" weapons for trials, March
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In December 1944, No. 618 Squadron was deployed to Australia for carrier-borne operations, as Japanese targets for the "Highball" weapon were still available there. These Mosquitos were transported to Australia on board the carriers
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An access hatch was moved from the starboard rear fuselage to underneath, and an extra longitudinal stiffening strake, identical to that already fitted to the starboard side of production Mosquitos, was fitted to the port
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propellers: these propellers had narrower blades than the standard three-bladed units, meaning that the engines would rev up faster and respond quicker to throttle movement, factors vital in the limited length of carrier
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aircraft factory for reassembly. In order to keep up aircrew proficiency and safeguard the modified Mosquitos, 12 disassembled FB Mk VIs were also sent, arriving in Sydney in February 1945. Training began at
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mounted in the bomb bay's midsection, fed by an extendable air scoop. The bombs were to be dropped from a maximum altitude of 60 ft (20 m) at a speed of 360 mph (600 km/h).
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Three PR.Mk.XVIs, which were to be used for reconnaissance duties were also fitted with the four-bladed propellers and fuselage modifications for carrier operations.
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and re-equipped with Mosquito Mk.VIs and No. 618 Squadron did not have had the opportunity to use the "Highball" weapon. In August 1944, the squadron deployed to
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on 14 July 1945. The converted Mosquitos were stripped of all military equipment and sold off. The sole surviving No. 618 Squadron Mosquito, an FB. Mk.VI
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in March, but the squadron was unable to go into action against Japanese shipping, mostly because there was no target left in the area anymore.
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code-named "Highball". Due to various circumstances the "Highball" weapon was never used, and the squadron disbanded at the end of the war.
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and reinforced bulkheads designed to take the additional loads imposed by carrier landings: an additional bulkhead (No. 5a) was fitted.
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In the event, through lack of weapons, training and aircraft, No. 618 Squadron was kept frustratingly inactive and never attacked the
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The "Highball" device was intended to bounce across the sea until it hit an enemy ship, sank and exploded. Unlike the cylindrical
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until July 1944, when this threat had lessened. As a matter of fact, the German Surface Fleet never emerged from its bases in
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The undercarriage legs were made of heavier-gauge metals and the wheels were fitted with the twin brake units of FB Mk VIs.
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RAF Squadrons, a Comprehensive record of the Movement and Equipment of all RAF Squadrons and their Antecedents since 1912
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Each aircraft was equipped with Merlin 25s, adapted to provide peak power at low altitudes, driving four-bladed
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A Most Secret Squadron: The First Full Story of 618 Squadron and its Special Detachment Anti-U-Boat Mosquitos
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Externally a "V-frame" arrestor hook was fitted. The "snap gear" which released the hook was operated by a
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From Bouncing Bombs to Concorde: The Authorised Biography of Aviation Pioneer Sir George Edwards OM
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The tailwheel fork pivots incorporated end plates to avoid being caught in the arrestor cables.
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and the U.S. military, the unit was never in action, and was disbanded (officially) at
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Longer intakes under the engine cowlings were fitted with tropical filters.
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The rear fuselages were structurally modified with a special internal
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Coastal, Support and Special Squadrons of the RAF and their Aircraft
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The Squadrons of the Royal Air Force & Commonwealth, 1918–1988
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Squadron histories and more for nos. 611–620 squadron on RAFWeb
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in September, transitioning to Mosquito Mk.XVIIIs in October.
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Armoured windscreens were fitted, along with hydraulic wipers.
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For this role 25 Mosquito B.Mk.IVs were further modified:
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Aircraft squadrons of the Royal Air Force in World War II
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Aircraft operated by No. 618 Squadron RAF, data from
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and waiting for the Surface Fleet to sortie into the
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Military units and formations disestablished in 1945
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The squadron's primary target was designated as the
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No. 618 Squadron RAF movement and equipment history
121: 107: 102: 94: 86: 81: 66: 49: 41: 23: 673: 671: 375:Due to political-strategic infighting between the 202:fighter-bombers, but quickly changed to converted 4773:Military units and formations established in 1943 742:A Most Secret Squadron: The Story of 618 Squadron 782:. Stroud, Gloustershire, UK: Sutton Publishing. 516:Officers commanding No. 618 Squadron, data from 271:from a lever mounted on the cockpit port side. 4247: 892: 387:, is currently undergoing restoration at the 313:. In the meantime, the squadron had moved to 16:RAF squadron intended to carry bouncing bomb. 8: 744:. Wimborne, East Dorset, UK: Skitten Books. 157:, intended to carry off a variation of the 4284: 4254: 4240: 4232: 4109: 3851: 3630: 3457: 3453: 3448: 3046: 899: 885: 877: 839:. London: Jane's Publishing Company Ltd. 725:. Shepperton, Surrey, UK: Ian Allan Ltd. 723:Mosquito Squadrons of the Royal Air Force 137:Single-engined torpedo bomber-dive bomber 677: 651: 514: 398: 297:Surface Fleet, primarily the battleship 701: 627: 620: 301:, so the squadron remained training in 198:. The unit was initially equipped with 4625:Commandant-General of the RAF Regiment 689: 639: 20: 4548:List of equipment of the RAF Regiment 178:No. 618 Squadron was first formed at 7: 4742: 364:that month A detachment was sent to 4449:Princess Mary's RAF Nursing Service 4783:Royal Air Force aircraft squadrons 4689:Combined Cadet Force (RAF section) 14: 4741: 4605:Assistant Chief of the Air Staff 907: 70: 54: 29: 4699:RAF Centre of Aviation Medicine 4579:List of serving senior officers 98:No markings known to be carried 1: 835:Rawlings, John D.R. (1982). 182:on 1 April 1943, as part of 4474:RAF Mountain Rescue Service 4469:RAF Search and Rescue Force 862:RAF Page about 618 squadron 45:1 April 1943 – 14 July 1945 4799: 4630:Warrant Officer of the RAF 4325:Operational Training units 2996:during the First World War 4722: 4574:List of notable personnel 4505:Royal Auxiliary Air Force 4371:Satellite Landing Grounds 4269: 3847:Royal Auxiliary Air Force 3451: 2994:units attached to the RAF 797:Halley, James J. (1988). 389:Camden Museum of Aviation 131:Twin-engined light bomber 28: 4709:RAF Football Association 4610:Air Member for Personnel 4330:Schools / Training units 3997:Fleet Air Arm of the RAF 778:Gardner, Robert (2006). 4620:Air Member for Materiel 2991:Australian Flying Corps 763:. London: Grub Street. 87:Squadron Badge heraldry 816:Jefford, C.G. (2001). 381:RAAF Station Narromine 149:was a squadron of the 4510:RAF Volunteer Reserve 501:de Havilland Mosquito 471:de Havilland Mosquito 457:de Havilland Mosquito 442:de Havilland Mosquito 377:British Pacific Fleet 366:British Pacific Fleet 333:Australian deployment 289:UK squadron movements 128:De Havilland Mosquito 4543:List of RAF missiles 4526:List of RAF aircraft 4444:RAF Medical Services 4429:RAF Chaplains Branch 3443:personnel during the 759:Curtis, Des (2009). 740:Curtis, Des (1995). 220:No. 617 Squadron RAF 196:No. 139 Squadron RAF 192:No. 105 Squadron RAF 147:No. 618 Squadron RAF 117:Twin-engined fighter 24:No. 618 Squadron RAF 4704:RAF Benevolent Fund 4639:symbols and uniform 4272:Ministry of Defence 3891:Auxiliary Air Force 654:, pp. 240–241. 517: 511:Commanding officers 426:Bristol Beaufighter 401: 114:Bristol Beaufighter 90:No badge authorised 4684:Air Training Corps 4600:Chief of Air Staff 4464:RAF Music Services 590:G.H.B. Hutchinson 562:G.H.B. 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Mosquito B Mark IV development aircraft, DK290/G of the Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment based at Boscombe Down, Wiltshire, in flight following modification to its deepened bomb bay to accommodate two "Highball" weapons for trials, March 1943
United Kingdom
United Kingdom

Royal Air Force
Attack
Bristol Beaufighter
Bomber
De Havilland Mosquito
Fairey Barracuda
Royal Air Force
Second World War
Barnes Wallis
bouncing bomb
RAF Skitten
No. 18 Group
Coastal Command
No. 105 Squadron RAF
No. 139 Squadron RAF
Beaufighter Mk.II
Mosquito Mk.IVs
Upkeep
No. 617 Squadron RAF
Operation Chastise
ram air turbine
Tirpitz
Rotol
longeron
Bowden cable
Kriegsmarine

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