Westland Lysander – 1-200 Scale WWII RAF Army Co-operation Aircraft

Westland Lysander

Detailed 1-200 scale 3D printed Westland Lysander representing the Westland Lysander in British RAF service during World War II.

Available Scales
1-200
1-300
1-285 Print on Demand
1-144 Print on Demand

Historical Information

The Westland Lysander was a British army co-operation aircraft, famous in WWII for its exceptional Short Take-Off and Landing (STOL) capabilities. While initially used for reconnaissance and artillery spotting in 1939–1940, it later became a renowned special operations "spy plane" (1941–1944), flying clandestine, nighttime missions to insert/extract agents in occupied Europe. Key WWII Roles and Usage: Technical Features and Variants: The Lysander, often affectionately called the "Lizzie," was largely obsolete as a front-line army co-operation aircraft early in the war but found a crucial, unique role in covert operations.

Key details regarding the usage of the Westland Lysander include:

Combat Service: The Westland Lysander was a British army co-operation aircraft, famous in WWII for its exceptional Short Take-Off and Landing (STOL) capabilities.
Operational Roles: While initially used for reconnaissance and artillery spotting in 1939–1940, it later became a renowned special operations "spy plane" (1941–1944), flying clandestine, nighttime missions to insert/extract agents in occupied Europe.
Service Use: The Westland Lysander was a British army co-operation aircraft, famous in WWII for its exceptional Short Take-Off and Landing (STOL) capabilities.
Notable Operations: Special Operations Executive (SOE) Transport: Modified Mark IIIA (SD) models, painted matte black, carried agents and supplies to France and Belgium, landing on small, hidden fields. Clandestine Extraction: The aircraft recovered downed airmen and agents, transporting 101 out and bringing 128 back safely. Initial Army Co-operation: Used in 1939-1940 for reconnaissance and as light bombers, though they proved highly vulnerable to German fighters. Other Duties: Used for target towing for training, air-sea rescue, and glider towing. STOL Performance: Could land/take off in the length of a football field due to high-lift wing devices.
Retirement: See the historical information above for the documented service details of this aircraft.

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