Uploaded August 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Is it true that the U.S. considered building Mosquitos under license? If so, why didn't they?
Why was the Mosquito built out of wood? The standard answer is that it's because aluminum was a "strategic material", but does that explanation hold water? In this episode I dig into the origins of the Mosquito and answer these questions.
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Corrections and amendments:
The Gloster Gladiator was not primarily wood, although it was partially wood. It was a poor choice to use as an example, but the main point is still relevant. The switch over the metal took a lot of time.
Kaiser Aluminum still exists. I forgot about that one. There are a few other companies with the name Kaiser but most are not part of the Kaiser group of companies, they only share the name.
Is it true that the U.S. considered building Mosquitos under license? If so, why didn't they?
Why was the Mosquito built out of wood? The standard answer is that it's because aluminum was a "strategic material", but does that explanation hold water? In this episode I dig into the origins of the Mosquito and answer these questions.
The Official auto and Air Fan Store is Here!
gregs-airplanesandautomobiles.pixels.com
patreon.com/GregsAirplanesandAutomobiles
Corrections and amendments:
The Gloster Gladiator was not primarily wood, although it was partially wood. It was a poor choice to use as an example, but the main point is still relevant. The switch over the metal took a lot of time.
Kaiser Aluminum still exists. I forgot about that one. There are a few other companies with the name Kaiser but most are not part of the Kaiser group of companies, they only share the name.
