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24-09-06, 03:32
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That target-tug Lysander is one of the coolest aircraft. I did a lot of looking into Westland Lysanders after I found an old photo of one in an old mechanic's handbook.
Very interesting planes, with a very interesting history. A number were built under licence in Canada as army co-op aircraft and equipped some squadrons, but as WWII unfolded, the Lysanders in Canada were mostly relegated to glider tug and target-two roles in the CATP. One of the first true STOL aircraft, and have a big reputation as "moon planes" taking agents in and out of France during WWII. One of the more interesting thing about theLysander is they combine wood fomers, girder-and-truss and stressed skin construction in one airplane.
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