Westland Lysander – Billeder & Video

Den Westland Lysander (kælenavn 'Lizzie') var et britisk samarbejds- og forbindelsesfly produceret af Westland Aircraft, der blev brugt umiddelbart før og under Anden Verdenskrig. Efter at være blevet forældet i hærens samarbejdsrolle muliggjorde flyets ekstraordinære kortfeltpræstation hemmelige missioner ved hjælp af små, improviserede landingsbaner bag fjendens linjer til at placere eller bjærge agenter, især i det besatte Frankrig med hjælp fra den franske modstandsbevægelse. Den britiske hærs luftsamarbejdsfly blev opkaldt efter mytiske eller historiske militære ledere; i dette tilfælde blev den spartanske general Lysander valgt.

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Den 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.