This design is based on the DH.98 Mosquito “TH-Z” (serial HR147) as flown by“Russ” Bannock was a Canadian fighter pilot and flying ace in the Royal Canadian Air Force. He was credited with the destruction of 11 enemy aircraft (2 on the ground), 4 damaged, and 19 V-1s destroyed. Amongst the decorations he received for his service were the Order of Ontario, Distinguished Service Order, Distinguished Flying Cross and Bar, and the French Legion of Honour. “Russ” Bannock passed away on January 4, 2020, aged 100 years old.