Comments by "David Elliott" (@davidelliott5843) on "Carrier Night Actions in WW2 - What you can't see can still hurt you" video.

  1. The British actually planned to operate Mosquitos from carriers. The Pacific War ended before detailed plans were developed. Eric Brown was the first to land a twin engine aircraft on a carrier. He brought his Mossie in at full power with full flaps literally hanging it on the props. First attempt failed when his arrester hook broke. Second attempt actually worked.
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  2. They were also lucky their aircraft could (1) get home and (2) find an airfield before fuel ran dry. Many were lost when they strayed over known flak hot spots.
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  3. Brits made a massive mistake by not using Mosquitoes for their big raids. Two Mossies could carry more bombs than one B-17. Both would need 4 engines but B-17 had 11 crew and couldn’t hit a town never mind barn door. Mossies - more accurate fewer men at risk and lower replacement costs as more survived. Lancasters and Halifax bombers offered heavy lifting but routine raids need the much faster aircraft.
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