The last Mosquitoes, May 1963

Film in which Mosquito TT.35s and a T.3 of No.3 Civilian Anti-Aircraft Co-operation Unit (CAACU) are seen at Exeter and in flight at the time of their retirement from service.

Film shot at the time of the de Havilland Mosquito’s retirement from service. Mosquito TT.35s and a T.3 of No.3 Civilian Anti-Aircraft Co-operation Unit (CAACU) are seen at Exeter. Aircrew receive a briefing from the unit’s commander, Harry Ellis before boarding their aircraft, starting engines and taking off. Air-to-air footage shows the Mosquito TT35s and T3 flying in formation and the aircraft are seen making a flypast over Exeter airport.