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In World War II, an RAF squadron leader mourns the death of a comrade and receives a bombing mission against a secret German V-2 rocket testing facility in France.In World War II, an RAF squadron leader mourns the death of a comrade and receives a bombing mission against a secret German V-2 rocket testing facility in France.In World War II, an RAF squadron leader mourns the death of a comrade and receives a bombing mission against a secret German V-2 rocket testing facility in France.
Bernard Barnsley
- P.O.W.
- (uncredited)
Roy Beck
- Resistance fighter
- (uncredited)
Derek Benfield
- Airman Valet
- (uncredited)
Susan Brodrick
- Susan, Douglas' Fiancé
- (uncredited)
Harold Coyne
- P.O.W
- (uncredited)
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As an enthusiast of this aircraft, I derive great joy from this film and have done since I was about 7 years old. It nurtured me enough to join the Mosquito Aircraft Assoc. of Australia. It might not be the best film ever made but as a young lad, I was inspired. That is a lot more than can be said for most films period.
The claim by the movie makers to be using real Messerschmitts is valid, as they are ME 108's. ME 108'S were often seen in War movies: Darryl F Zanuck's D Day being one prime example. ME 108's were a two seater trainer version capable of carrying weapons.
The fighter version ME109's seen exploding in the movie Mosquito Squadron are models. Real ME 109's being far too valuable not to mention non existent as there were NO German ME 109's airworthy back then, only Spanish versions. The Spanish versions had a slightly different nose due to different engine plant. The Spanish Messerschmitts 109's were used in the making of the movie The Battle of Britain.
The fighter version ME109's seen exploding in the movie Mosquito Squadron are models. Real ME 109's being far too valuable not to mention non existent as there were NO German ME 109's airworthy back then, only Spanish versions. The Spanish versions had a slightly different nose due to different engine plant. The Spanish Messerschmitts 109's were used in the making of the movie The Battle of Britain.
I watched this movie because of my personal interest in de Havilland Mosquito airplane. When this movie was made I guess there were enough operational Mosquitos to form a squadron for this movie. I've never seen this plane in color and up so close.
The movie holds together surprisingly well for a war time movie. The highlight of the movie is when the Mosquitoes appear on the screen. I'm glad that they made this movie that catches this plane in all its colorful glory. Until I saw this movie I didn't know that the Mosquito had a bomb bay.
If you're a war time movie or a de Haviland Mosquito fan, this movie is worth keeping in your collection.
The movie holds together surprisingly well for a war time movie. The highlight of the movie is when the Mosquitoes appear on the screen. I'm glad that they made this movie that catches this plane in all its colorful glory. Until I saw this movie I didn't know that the Mosquito had a bomb bay.
If you're a war time movie or a de Haviland Mosquito fan, this movie is worth keeping in your collection.
This is not a quality film as far as directing, dialogue, or acting. However, it does have a decent plot-line and a lot of fine footage of the twin-engined British DeHavilland Mosquito light bomber in action. It is rare to see this aircraft in a war film and I therefore recommend that war movie buffs tape this one and keep it in their collection. The plot involves the precision bombing of a French chateau and underground German "V" rocket lab. David McCallum is, as usual, a very like-able character.
I picked up this movie simply because I am a shameless WWII aviation buff, and was enthused to see the famous and rare Mosquito bomber in action. I expected the movie to be cheesy, the sort of thing I would have to watch alone.
That said, it is far worse than I imagined, and completely worthless.
80% of the footage is lifted from "633 Squadron", a superior Mosquito movie released in 1964. If you're like me and love the planes, rent that movie, skip this one.
Summary: Anything good in this movie is actually stolen from another movie altogether.
That said, it is far worse than I imagined, and completely worthless.
80% of the footage is lifted from "633 Squadron", a superior Mosquito movie released in 1964. If you're like me and love the planes, rent that movie, skip this one.
Summary: Anything good in this movie is actually stolen from another movie altogether.
Did you know
- TriviaWith a maximum airspeed of 415 mph (668 km/h) the DH Mosquito was one of the fastest propeller driven aircraft of WWII. A ceiling of 28,000 ft (8,500 m) and a range of 1,300 mi (2,100 km) along with its speed permitted it to fill roles in multiple categories; e.g. Fighter, bomber, close ground support, reconnaissance. The de Havilland Mosquito is a remarkable aircraft and the film a wonderful tribute to it.
- GoofsBefore the titles, the cooling tower of a nuclear reactor is visible on the left-hand of the screen.
- ConnectionsEdited from 633 Squadron (1964)
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