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Meet comedian Tony Law, pictured above hugging his favourite WW2 aircraft.

Tony Law on the de Havilland Mosquito

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"I don't know the science of radar, but I know instinctively, it's difficult for radar to pick up wood," meet comedian Tony Law. He tells us why he loves the Wooden De Havilland Mosquito, "the plane that could do anything."

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Tony Law on the de Havilland Mosquito | World War True

Tony tells us, "I loved world war two aircraft, always have done as a kid. Then a few years ago I quit drinking, and suddenly, I remembered how much I loved WW2 aircraft. One of the greatest, if not the greatest, is the De Havilland Mosquito. What's not to love?"

This episode is one 12 short films commisioned by HISTORY for World War True. Each episode recounts some of the personal stories of the Second World War. Each one is told by individuals for whom the conflict continues to have a very real impact on their lives. These are the stories you might hear from your neighbours, friends or family members.