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Den Westland Lysander (kallenavn «Lizzie») var et britisk samarbeids- og liaisonfly produsert av Westland Aircraft som ble brukt rett før og under andre verdenskrig. Etter å ha blitt foreldet i hærens samarbeidsrolle, gjorde flyets eksepsjonelle kortfeltsytelse det mulig for hemmelige oppdrag ved hjelp av små, improviserte flystriper bak fiendens linjer for å plassere eller gjenvinne agenter, spesielt i det okkuperte Frankrike med hjelp av den franske motstanden. British Army Air Co-operation fly ble oppkalt etter mytiske eller historiske militære ledere; i dette tilfellet ble den spartanske generalen 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 (STØL) 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.