Thanks for the replies - in the region of 160/170kts is a pretty scary number
Is there a copy of the pilots notes available anywhere or do you know what typical unstick speeds were? Having had enough trouble learning to control an SE Taildragger on T/O and Landing I'd hate to try a beast like that OEI!
I have read the AAIB report into the loss of the Mosquito at Barton and though very illuminating regarding engine issues it has very little detail on the operational side of things.