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Corgi Aviation Archive Legends Series AA36803 Lysander MkII Diecast Model RAF, Western Desert, 1940 1:72 Scale     Length     Width Westland Lysander MkII     5.25"     8.25" The Lysander is a two-seat artillery-spotting and reconnaissance monoplane. Three squadrons of Mk Is and three of Mk Us equipped during 1938–39 moved to France with BEF in 1939; about 50 Lysanders were shot down and 30 destroyed on the ground in May 1940. Other squadrons were operational during 1938–39 in Egypt, Palestine and India; they later served in Greece, North Africa, Western Desert and Gibraltar. As many as 12 squadrons were flying Westland Lysanders in the UK in 1940, when provision was made for one 20-mm cannon to be fitted on each wheel faring (for anti-invasion role) in place of one 250-lb. Smoke Curtain Installation (SCI) mounted on each stub wing, which could imply the use of poison gas. Corgi Aviation Archive Legends Series The Corgi "Legends" range presents affordable, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft. Corgi "Legends" diecast airplanes feature: Diecast metal construction with some plastic components. Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details. Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals. Permanently extended landing gear with rotating wheels. Presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight". Detailed pilot and crew member figures. Authentic ordnance loads complete with placards. [See more Corgi Aviation Archive Legends Series products] Westland Lysander MkII Designed to meet an Air Ministry Specification for an army co-operation aircraft, the Lysander was first flown on June 15th, 1936.[See more Westland Lysander MkII products]