MOSQUITO is a feature-documentary film – a story compelling and large enough for the big screen treatment. It’s not a story about an insect, but a World War Two aeroplane. Made largely of wood, it broke the mould of aeronautical design, through its concept, innovation and construction.
But the film is also about the people who built, flew and experienced that aircraft. Of bravery, duty and, inevitably, suffering. Because there are ups and downs to any story about a warplane. So, it’s also a story about the tragedy of war.
This is the last film in a trilogy of feature docs about the key British aircraft of the Second World War. Our previous two films SPITFIRE and LANCASTER were released worldwide in 2018 and 2022 respectively. They achieved huge acclaim from audiences and critics alike:
“David Fairhead and Ant Palmer’s film never feels like pre-Brexit tub-thumping, and that’s mainly due to the diversity and vitality of their interviewees.” The Times
“Surviving fighter pilots are given space to talk, to muse, to anguish over fallen friends — and to look that imposter ‘age’ in the face.” Financial Times
“The pin-sharp memories of the people who flew [Spitfires] give this film its broader purpose and appeal.” Daily Telegraph
“Tells with admirable sensitivity a morally complicated story.” Daily Mail
“This masterly film doesn’t ignore the agony of the Germans. Nor does it rejoice in the Allied victory.” The Oldie
MOSQUITO will be made by a small team of creative people, mostly based in Surrey and Hampshire. All of us worked on SPITFIRE and LANCASTER. We’ve been making MOSQUITO for the last 4 years. We’ve interviewed veterans from 99 to 102 years old. And we are looking for investors willing to help us get this story onto the screen.
It’s not for those looking for the fast buck. It’s for those who want to see this story told. Told, for the last time, by those who were there. We already have a partner in Sky Documentaries, who have put in almost half the budget. Now we need supporters to get us over the line.