World's second flyable Mosquito back in the air

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World's second flyable Mosquito back in the air

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Big day in CYYJ yesterday!

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid ... nt_count=1

Congrats to all the folks at VAM. EPIC project!
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Beat ya by two minutes Airtids haha Mountain standard time for the win!
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So surprising that there are only 2 since more than one operator used them commercially in Canada during the 50's and 60's -- nice to see
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So surprising that there are only 2
Not really that surprising, the world is a harsh place for wooden things, and most of those old birds weren't really built to last, wartime things were expected to be used hard and then replaced. In particular the old glues they used weren't the best.
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The two remaining flyable Mosquitos actully both flew in Canada on the same day
That is pretty amazing and is something that has not happened in may years
While Jerry Yagens is made up of many original parts , the wood is all new. Virtually a replica in some aspects.
The Canadian Mosquito is an original air frame with much of her actual wood still useable.
We may not see her fly too much as the original plan was one flight then mothballs
Lets hope this has changed
Congratulations to all involved in returning her to the air
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Victoria Air Maintenance did a magnificent job with this restoration. It has been nice to see it coming together over the years, I've very much admired the workmanship.

I sat in it two weeks ago, and dreamed......
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