WWII Mosquito Fighter-Bomber Takes Flight


    Havilland Mosquito KA 114 takes flight for the first time since 1945 following its restoration. The restoration was completed at Warbird Restorations at Ardmore Aerodrome. Thursday September 27, 2012 in Ardmore, New Zealand. (Photo by Simon Watts)


    Havilland Mosquito KA 114 takes flight for the first time since 1945 following its restoration. The restoration was completed at Warbird Restorations at Ardmore Aerodrome. Thursday September 27, 2012 in Ardmore, New Zealand. (Photo by Simon Watts)




    A pilot from the Roaring 40's Harvard display team prepares to take off during an airshow commemorating the rebuild of Havilland Mosquito KA 114, on September 29, 2012 in Ardmore, New Zealand. The plane was restored by Warbird Restorations at Ardmore Aerodrome and is the only flying Mosquito in the world. (Photo by Simon Watts)


    A pilot from the Roaring 40's Harvard display team prepares to take off during an airshow commemorating the rebuild of Havilland Mosquito KA 114, on September 29, 2012 in Ardmore, New Zealand. The plane was restored by Warbird Restorations at Ardmore Aerodrome and is the only flying Mosquito in the world. (Photo by Simon Watts)




    The Roaring 40's Harvard display team perform during an airshow commemorating the rebuild of Havilland Mosquito KA 114, on September 29, 2012 in Ardmore, New Zealand. The plane was restored by Warbird Restorations at Ardmore Aerodrome and is the only flying Mosquito in the world. (Photo by Simon Watts)


    The Roaring 40's Harvard display team perform during an airshow commemorating the rebuild of Havilland Mosquito KA 114, on September 29, 2012 in Ardmore, New Zealand. The plane was restored by Warbird Restorations at Ardmore Aerodrome and is the only flying Mosquito in the world. (Photo by Simon Watts)




     Havilland Mosquito KA 114 performs a low pass during an airshow commemorating the completion of its rebuild on September 29, 2012 in Ardmore, New Zealand. The plane was restored by Warbird Restorations at Ardmore Aerodrome and is the only flying Mosquito in the world. (Photo by Simon Watts)




    Havilland Mosquito KA 114 takes flight for the first time since 1945 following its restoration. The restoration was completed at Warbird Restorations at Ardmore Aerodrome. Thursday September 27, 2012 in Ardmore, New Zealand. (Photo by Simon Watts)




     Havilland Mosquito KA 114 performs a low pass during an airshow commemorating the completion of its rebuild on September 29, 2012 in Ardmore, New Zealand. The plane was restored by Warbird Restorations at Ardmore Aerodrome and is the only flying Mosquito in the world. (Photo by Simon Watts)




    Havilland Mosquito KA 114 performs a low pass during an airshow commemorating the completion of its rebuild on September 29, 2012 in Ardmore, New Zealand. The plane was restored by Warbird Restorations at Ardmore Aerodrome and is the only flying Mosquito in the world. (Photo by Simon Watts)


    Havilland Mosquito KA 114 performs a low pass during an airshow commemorating the completion of its rebuild on September 29, 2012 in Ardmore, New Zealand. The plane was restored by Warbird Restorations at Ardmore Aerodrome and is the only flying Mosquito in the world. (Photo by Simon Watts)




    ARDMORE, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 28: The Roaring 40's Harvard display team perform during an airshow commemorating the rebuild of Havilland Mosquito KA 114, on September 29, 2012 in Ardmore, New Zealand. The plane was restored by Warbird Restorations at Ardmore Aerodrome and is the only flying Mosquito in the world. (Photo by Simon Watts)


    The Roaring 40's Harvard display team perform during an airshow commemorating the rebuild of Havilland Mosquito KA 114, on September 29, 2012 in Ardmore, New Zealand. The plane was restored by Warbird Restorations at Ardmore Aerodrome and is the only flying Mosquito in the world. (Photo by Simon Watts)




    Havilland Mosquito KA 114 performs a low pass during an airshow commemorating the completion of its rebuild on September 29, 2012 in Ardmore, New Zealand. The plane was restored by Warbird Restorations at Ardmore Aerodrome and is the only flying Mosquito in the world. (Photo by Simon Watts)


    Havilland Mosquito KA 114 performs a low pass during an airshow commemorating the completion of its rebuild on September 29, 2012 in Ardmore, New Zealand. The plane was restored by Warbird Restorations at Ardmore Aerodrome and is the only flying Mosquito in the world. (Photo by Simon Watts)




    The Roaring 40's Harvard display team perform during an airshow commemorating the rebuild of Havilland Mosquito KA 114, on September 29, 2012 in Ardmore, New Zealand. The plane was restored by Warbird Restorations at Ardmore Aerodrome and is the only flying Mosquito in the world. (Photo by Simon Watts)


    The Roaring 40's Harvard display team perform during an airshow commemorating the rebuild of Havilland Mosquito KA 114, on September 29, 2012 in Ardmore, New Zealand. The plane was restored by Warbird Restorations at Ardmore Aerodrome and is the only flying Mosquito in the world. (Photo by Simon Watts)




    A pilot performs aerobatics in a vintage Harvard aircraft during an airshow commemorating the completion of the the rebuild of Havilland Mosquito KA 114, on September 29, 2012 in Ardmore, New Zealand. The plane was restored by Warbird Restorations at Ardmore Aerodrome and is the only flying Mosquito in the world. (Photo by Simon Watts)




    A pilot performs aerobatics in a vintage Harvard aircraft during an airshow commemorating the completion of the the rebuild of Havilland Mosquito KA 114, on September 29, 2012 in Ardmore, New Zealand. The plane was restored by Warbird Restorations at Ardmore Aerodrome and is the only flying Mosquito in the world. (Photo by Simon Watts)




     A pilot performs aerobatics in a vintage Harvard aircraft during an airshow commemorating the completion of the the rebuild of Havilland Mosquito KA 114, on September 29, 2012 in Ardmore, New Zealand. The plane was restored by Warbird Restorations at Ardmore Aerodrome and is the only flying Mosquito in the world. (Photo by Simon Watts)


    A pilot performs aerobatics in a vintage Harvard aircraft during an airshow commemorating the completion of the the rebuild of Havilland Mosquito KA 114, on September 29, 2012 in Ardmore, New Zealand. The plane was restored by Warbird Restorations at Ardmore Aerodrome and is the only flying Mosquito in the world. (Photo by Simon Watts)




    A vintage plane performs during an airshow commemorating the completion of the rebuild of Havilland Mosquito KA 114, on September 29, 2012 in Ardmore, New Zealand. The plane was restored by Warbird Restorations at Ardmore Aerodrome and is the only flying Mosquito in the world. (Photo by Simon Watts)




    A pilot flies performs aerobatics during an airshow commemorating the completion of the rebuild of Havilland Mosquito KA 114, on September 29, 2012 in Ardmore, New Zealand. The plane was restored by Warbird Restorations at Ardmore Aerodrome and is the only flying Mosquito in the world. (Photo by Simon Watts)





    A vintage plane performs during an airshow commemorating the completion of the rebuild of Havilland Mosquito KA 114, on September 29, 2012 in Ardmore, New Zealand. The plane was restored by Warbird Restorations at Ardmore Aerodrome and is the only flying Mosquito in the world. (Photo by Simon Watts)




    A vintage plane performs during an airshow commemorating the completion of the rebuild of Havilland Mosquito KA 114, on September 29, 2012 in Ardmore, New Zealand. The plane was restored by Warbird Restorations at Ardmore Aerodrome and is the only flying Mosquito in the world. (Photo by Simon Watts)




     A pilot flies performs aerobatics during an airshow commemorating the completion of the rebuild of Havilland Mosquito KA 114, on September 29, 2012 in Ardmore, New Zealand. The plane was restored by Warbird Restorations at Ardmore Aerodrome and is the only flying Mosquito in the world. (Photo by Simon Watts)




    A vintage plane performs during an airshow commemorating the completion of the rebuild of Havilland Mosquito KA 114, on September 29, 2012 in Ardmore, New Zealand. The plane was restored by Warbird Restorations at Ardmore Aerodrome and is the only flying Mosquito in the world. (Photo by Simon Watts)




    A vintage plane performs during an airshow commemorating the completion of the rebuild of Havilland Mosquito KA 114, on September 29, 2012 in Ardmore, New Zealand. The plane was restored by Warbird Restorations at Ardmore Aerodrome and is the only flying Mosquito in the world. (Photo by Simon Watts)


    A vintage plane performs during an airshow commemorating the completion of the rebuild of Havilland Mosquito KA 114, on September 29, 2012 in Ardmore, New Zealand. The plane was restored by Warbird Restorations at Ardmore Aerodrome and is the only flying Mosquito in the world. (Photo by Simon Watts)



    ARDMORE, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 29:A pilot flies a vintage de Havilland plane during an airshow commemorating the completion of the rebuild of Havilland Mosquito KA 114, on September 29, 2012 in Ardmore, New Zealand. The plane was restored by Warbird Restorations at Ardmore Aerodrome and is the only flying Mosquito in the world. (Photo by Simon Watts)


    A pilot flies a vintage de Havilland plane during an airshow commemorating the completion of the rebuild of Havilland Mosquito KA 114, on September 29, 2012 in Ardmore, New Zealand. The plane was restored by Warbird Restorations at Ardmore Aerodrome and is the only flying Mosquito in the world. (Photo by Simon Watts)


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WWII Mosquito Fighter-Bomber Takes Flight


Havilland Mosquito KA 114 takes flight for the first time since 1945 following its restoration. The restoration was completed at Warbird Restorations at Ardmore Aerodrome. Thursday September 27, 2012 in Ardmore, New Zealand. (Photo by Simon Watts)


Havilland Mosquito KA 114 takes flight for the first time since 1945 following its restoration. The restoration was completed at Warbird Restorations at Ardmore Aerodrome. Thursday September 27, 2012 in Ardmore, New Zealand. (Photo by Simon Watts)




A pilot from the Roaring 40's Harvard display team prepares to take off during an airshow commemorating the rebuild of Havilland Mosquito KA 114, on September 29, 2012 in Ardmore, New Zealand. The plane was restored by Warbird Restorations at Ardmore Aerodrome and is the only flying Mosquito in the world. (Photo by Simon Watts)


A pilot from the Roaring 40's Harvard display team prepares to take off during an airshow commemorating the rebuild of Havilland Mosquito KA 114, on September 29, 2012 in Ardmore, New Zealand. The plane was restored by Warbird Restorations at Ardmore Aerodrome and is the only flying Mosquito in the world. (Photo by Simon Watts)




The Roaring 40's Harvard display team perform during an airshow commemorating the rebuild of Havilland Mosquito KA 114, on September 29, 2012 in Ardmore, New Zealand. The plane was restored by Warbird Restorations at Ardmore Aerodrome and is the only flying Mosquito in the world. (Photo by Simon Watts)


The Roaring 40's Harvard display team perform during an airshow commemorating the rebuild of Havilland Mosquito KA 114, on September 29, 2012 in Ardmore, New Zealand. The plane was restored by Warbird Restorations at Ardmore Aerodrome and is the only flying Mosquito in the world. (Photo by Simon Watts)




 Havilland Mosquito KA 114 performs a low pass during an airshow commemorating the completion of its rebuild on September 29, 2012 in Ardmore, New Zealand. The plane was restored by Warbird Restorations at Ardmore Aerodrome and is the only flying Mosquito in the world. (Photo by Simon Watts)




Havilland Mosquito KA 114 takes flight for the first time since 1945 following its restoration. The restoration was completed at Warbird Restorations at Ardmore Aerodrome. Thursday September 27, 2012 in Ardmore, New Zealand. (Photo by Simon Watts)




 Havilland Mosquito KA 114 performs a low pass during an airshow commemorating the completion of its rebuild on September 29, 2012 in Ardmore, New Zealand. The plane was restored by Warbird Restorations at Ardmore Aerodrome and is the only flying Mosquito in the world. (Photo by Simon Watts)




Havilland Mosquito KA 114 performs a low pass during an airshow commemorating the completion of its rebuild on September 29, 2012 in Ardmore, New Zealand. The plane was restored by Warbird Restorations at Ardmore Aerodrome and is the only flying Mosquito in the world. (Photo by Simon Watts)


Havilland Mosquito KA 114 performs a low pass during an airshow commemorating the completion of its rebuild on September 29, 2012 in Ardmore, New Zealand. The plane was restored by Warbird Restorations at Ardmore Aerodrome and is the only flying Mosquito in the world. (Photo by Simon Watts)




ARDMORE, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 28: The Roaring 40's Harvard display team perform during an airshow commemorating the rebuild of Havilland Mosquito KA 114, on September 29, 2012 in Ardmore, New Zealand. The plane was restored by Warbird Restorations at Ardmore Aerodrome and is the only flying Mosquito in the world. (Photo by Simon Watts)


The Roaring 40's Harvard display team perform during an airshow commemorating the rebuild of Havilland Mosquito KA 114, on September 29, 2012 in Ardmore, New Zealand. The plane was restored by Warbird Restorations at Ardmore Aerodrome and is the only flying Mosquito in the world. (Photo by Simon Watts)




Havilland Mosquito KA 114 performs a low pass during an airshow commemorating the completion of its rebuild on September 29, 2012 in Ardmore, New Zealand. The plane was restored by Warbird Restorations at Ardmore Aerodrome and is the only flying Mosquito in the world. (Photo by Simon Watts)


Havilland Mosquito KA 114 performs a low pass during an airshow commemorating the completion of its rebuild on September 29, 2012 in Ardmore, New Zealand. The plane was restored by Warbird Restorations at Ardmore Aerodrome and is the only flying Mosquito in the world. (Photo by Simon Watts)




The Roaring 40's Harvard display team perform during an airshow commemorating the rebuild of Havilland Mosquito KA 114, on September 29, 2012 in Ardmore, New Zealand. The plane was restored by Warbird Restorations at Ardmore Aerodrome and is the only flying Mosquito in the world. (Photo by Simon Watts)


The Roaring 40's Harvard display team perform during an airshow commemorating the rebuild of Havilland Mosquito KA 114, on September 29, 2012 in Ardmore, New Zealand. The plane was restored by Warbird Restorations at Ardmore Aerodrome and is the only flying Mosquito in the world. (Photo by Simon Watts)




A pilot performs aerobatics in a vintage Harvard aircraft during an airshow commemorating the completion of the the rebuild of Havilland Mosquito KA 114, on September 29, 2012 in Ardmore, New Zealand. The plane was restored by Warbird Restorations at Ardmore Aerodrome and is the only flying Mosquito in the world. (Photo by Simon Watts)




A pilot performs aerobatics in a vintage Harvard aircraft during an airshow commemorating the completion of the the rebuild of Havilland Mosquito KA 114, on September 29, 2012 in Ardmore, New Zealand. The plane was restored by Warbird Restorations at Ardmore Aerodrome and is the only flying Mosquito in the world. (Photo by Simon Watts)




 A pilot performs aerobatics in a vintage Harvard aircraft during an airshow commemorating the completion of the the rebuild of Havilland Mosquito KA 114, on September 29, 2012 in Ardmore, New Zealand. The plane was restored by Warbird Restorations at Ardmore Aerodrome and is the only flying Mosquito in the world. (Photo by Simon Watts)


A pilot performs aerobatics in a vintage Harvard aircraft during an airshow commemorating the completion of the the rebuild of Havilland Mosquito KA 114, on September 29, 2012 in Ardmore, New Zealand. The plane was restored by Warbird Restorations at Ardmore Aerodrome and is the only flying Mosquito in the world. (Photo by Simon Watts)




A vintage plane performs during an airshow commemorating the completion of the rebuild of Havilland Mosquito KA 114, on September 29, 2012 in Ardmore, New Zealand. The plane was restored by Warbird Restorations at Ardmore Aerodrome and is the only flying Mosquito in the world. (Photo by Simon Watts)




A pilot flies performs aerobatics during an airshow commemorating the completion of the rebuild of Havilland Mosquito KA 114, on September 29, 2012 in Ardmore, New Zealand. The plane was restored by Warbird Restorations at Ardmore Aerodrome and is the only flying Mosquito in the world. (Photo by Simon Watts)





A vintage plane performs during an airshow commemorating the completion of the rebuild of Havilland Mosquito KA 114, on September 29, 2012 in Ardmore, New Zealand. The plane was restored by Warbird Restorations at Ardmore Aerodrome and is the only flying Mosquito in the world. (Photo by Simon Watts)




A vintage plane performs during an airshow commemorating the completion of the rebuild of Havilland Mosquito KA 114, on September 29, 2012 in Ardmore, New Zealand. The plane was restored by Warbird Restorations at Ardmore Aerodrome and is the only flying Mosquito in the world. (Photo by Simon Watts)




 A pilot flies performs aerobatics during an airshow commemorating the completion of the rebuild of Havilland Mosquito KA 114, on September 29, 2012 in Ardmore, New Zealand. The plane was restored by Warbird Restorations at Ardmore Aerodrome and is the only flying Mosquito in the world. (Photo by Simon Watts)




A vintage plane performs during an airshow commemorating the completion of the rebuild of Havilland Mosquito KA 114, on September 29, 2012 in Ardmore, New Zealand. The plane was restored by Warbird Restorations at Ardmore Aerodrome and is the only flying Mosquito in the world. (Photo by Simon Watts)




A vintage plane performs during an airshow commemorating the completion of the rebuild of Havilland Mosquito KA 114, on September 29, 2012 in Ardmore, New Zealand. The plane was restored by Warbird Restorations at Ardmore Aerodrome and is the only flying Mosquito in the world. (Photo by Simon Watts)


A vintage plane performs during an airshow commemorating the completion of the rebuild of Havilland Mosquito KA 114, on September 29, 2012 in Ardmore, New Zealand. The plane was restored by Warbird Restorations at Ardmore Aerodrome and is the only flying Mosquito in the world. (Photo by Simon Watts)



ARDMORE, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 29:A pilot flies a vintage de Havilland plane during an airshow commemorating the completion of the rebuild of Havilland Mosquito KA 114, on September 29, 2012 in Ardmore, New Zealand. The plane was restored by Warbird Restorations at Ardmore Aerodrome and is the only flying Mosquito in the world. (Photo by Simon Watts)


A pilot flies a vintage de Havilland plane during an airshow commemorating the completion of the rebuild of Havilland Mosquito KA 114, on September 29, 2012 in Ardmore, New Zealand. The plane was restored by Warbird Restorations at Ardmore Aerodrome and is the only flying Mosquito in the world. (Photo by Simon Watts)


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