Comprehensive guide to the Westland Lysander, covering its varied roles from Army co-operation to covert operations in Nazi-occupied Europe, and its service in diverse theaters of World War II. Characteristics ISBN-13 978-83-917178-4-4 ISBN-10 83-917178-4-4 Book cover finish(es) Paperback Condition VG Author(s) James Kightly Publisher STRATUS Number of pages 208 Published date 2006 Language(s) English Collection / Series ORANGE SERIES N° 8103 Size 16,5 x 23 x 1,4 cm Categorie(s) • AVIATION MILITAIRE• APPAREILS - CONSTRUCTEURS Description The most data about the Lysander in a single book. Agents into Nazi occupied Europe on moonlit nights. Yet this was only one of the aircraft's many roles. Originally designed for Army co-operation, it went on to become a founding member of the jungles of Burma and the heat of the North African desert. Introduction When the Westland Lysander first flew it was something out of the ordinary, both in looks and in high and low speed performance ; ranging from 55 to 300 mph. The Lysander is also a unique aircraft technically. To this day it was the only production aircraft with fully automatic flaps actuated by aerodynamic slats. Conservative in its structure, it was innovative in its aerodynamic concept. Imaginative design resulted in an aircraft with a phenomenal speed range. Although a failure in its original role, the unexpected nature of the war it was engaged in meant that it was to find a niche in two unforeseen tasks ; air - sea rescue and dropping off or picking up agents from enemy - held territory, both of which will ensure the Lysander will not be forgotten. ( ... ) It was popular with ground crew and aircrew, and the pilot's position was a magnificent throne from which to aviate. ( ... ) Not able to operate successfully in war without the advantage of air superiority or the cover of darkness, it nonetheless managed to fill vital roles and undertake mundane tasks from the sub - zero snows of Canada to the dust, heat and monsoon rain of India. We will try to sketch in the background to the history of the Lysander, aiming to shine a light on some of the lesser - known areas of its career. We also will try to provide a detailed look at the type, of interest to the modeller, engineer, and we hope, pilot. The Westland Lysander has a special place in aviation history. Getting, Five, even four late DH. Lysander from the cold of prairie Canada to the far-flung jungles of Burma and the heat of the North African desert.
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