Two killed as Mosquito crashes

LONDON - The last airworthy example of the second World War Mosquito fighter bomber crashed into a wood during an air show in…

LONDON - The last airworthy example of the second World War Mosquito fighter bomber crashed into a wood during an air show in England yesterday, killing both crew members. The pilot and navigator were found dead in the cockpit after the twin engined airplane dived into trees 1.6 km from the airfield near Manchester. No spectators were hurt.

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