The Westland Lysander is a British army co-operation and liaison aircraft produced by Westland Aircraft that was used immediately before and during the Second World War.

Here's an explanation of how it all works during a flight, accompanied by personal helmet-cam video clips of flying the rare aeroplane. It's the only Lysander, and the only Bristol Mercury...

The Westland Lysander was designed in the mid 1930s in response to an RAF requirement for a new army co-operation aircraft. Although it looked rather ungainly, this high-winged …

The Westland Lysander entered service in 1938 and served throughout the war. A versatile, solid performer useful for a wide range of duties, the aircraft earned a special place in history for its …

2017年11月8日 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Westland Lysander Liaison / Army Cooperation Aircraft including pictures. The global …

2005年7月26日 · 1940, Special Duty Westland Lysanders were modified to have all armament removed, a 150-Imp gal (682-1) tank fitted under the fuselage and a long access ladder …

Its wartime duties qualified it for inclusion as a combat type. Armament consisted of one 0.303 in Browning machine gun operated by the pilot, in each wheel spat, firing outside the propeller …

Westland Lysander I: Initial production run, with Mercury XII engine and armament of two forward-firing 0.303-in (7.7-mm) Browning machine guns in wheel fairings and one pintle-mounted …

The Lysander quickly developed into a capable multi-role aircraft that was soon involved with close-air support, air/sea rescue and precision supply-drops. The Lysander IIISCW was …

Westland designed and built a rugged high wing monoplane with fixed spatted undercarriage. It had an exceptional field of view for both pilot and observer, and was armed with two forward …