Westland Lysander - fotod ja video

2007 Westland Lysander (hüüdnimi 'Lizzie') oli Briti armee koostöö- ja sidelennuk, mida tootis Westland Aircraft, mida kasutati vahetult enne Teist maailmasõda ja selle ajal. Pärast armee koostöörollis vananemist võimaldas lennuki erakordne lühiväljajõudlus salajasi missioone, kasutades väikeseid improviseeritud õhurünnakuid vaenlase liinide taga agentide paigutamiseks või taastamiseks, eriti okupeeritud Prantsusmaal Prantsuse vastupanu abil. Briti armee õhukoostöölennukid said nime müütiliste või ajalooliste sõjaliste juhtide järgi; sel juhul valiti Sparta kindral Lysander.

Allikas: Westland Lysander Vikipeedias

2007 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.