Westland Lysander Aircraft

The Westland Lysander was a British army-cooperation aircraft designed for observation and liaison, with excellent short-field performance. Its high wing, large spatted undercarriage, and automatic wing devices gave it a distinctive silhouette. After proving vulnerable in conventional daylight operations, it became particularly associated with clandestine flights into occupied Europe. Special Duties crews used its ability to land on improvised fields to deliver and collect agents and resistance personnel. The observer occupied a separate rear position, and the original mission required good visibility over the battlefield. That requirement differed from the speed and protection needed to survive enemy fighters. Its later clandestine reputation arose from a specialized use of exceptional low-speed handling rather than from success in ordinary tactical reconnaissance.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1936, Global Empires, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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