Čaj Westland Lysander (nadimak 'Lizi') bila je britanska vojna saradnja i avion za vezu koji je proizveo Westland Aircraft koji je koristio neposredno pre i tokom Drugog svetskog rata. Nakon što je zastareo u ulozi vojne saradnje, izuzetan učinak aviona na kratkom terenu omogućio je tajne misije koristeći male, improvizovane piste iza neprijateljskih linija za položaj ili oporavak agenata, posebno u okupiranoj Francuskoj uz pomoć francuskog Pokreta otpora. Avioni britanske vojske za vazdušnu saradnju dobili su ime po mitskim ili istorijskim vojnim liderima; u ovom slučaju izabran je spartanski general Lisander.
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The Westland Lysander was a British army co-operation and liaison aircraft produced by Westland Aircraft. It was used during the Second World War for various missions, such as reconnaissance, artillery spotting, air-sea rescue, and clandestine operations. The Lysander had a distinctive appearance, with a high-wing monoplane design, a fixed undercarriage with spats, and a large glazed cockpit that offered excellent visibility for the pilot and observer. The Lysander was also known for its exceptional short take-off and landing (STOL) performance, which enabled it to operate from small and improvised airstrips. The Lysander was named after the Spartan general Lysander, who was famous for his diplomatic skills and unconventional warfare tactics.