Oxford Diecast Oxford Aviation AC050
Westland Lysander Diecast Model
RCAF, Target Tug |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Westland Lysander | | 5.25" | | 8.25" |
The Westland Lysander was a British army co-operation and liaison aircraft produced by Westland Aircraft, used immediately before and during the Second World War. After becoming obsolete in this role, its STOL (short take-off and landing) capability made it an exceptional aircraft for clandestine missions on makeshift airstrips, particularly in relation to the SOE in occupied France. The Lysander was also made under licence by the National Steel Car Company at Malton, Ontario from 1938. The RCAF used them in an army co-operation role but also for target towing duties, with a high visibility yellow and black striped paint job and it is this version that is the subject of our 1:72 scale model. The real thing is in the Canadian Heritage Warplane Museum in Hamilton, Ontario, which is an amazing museum and well worth a visit for any aircraft enthusiast. The museum also houses the second of only two flying Lancaster in the world, the first being with our Battle of Britain Memorial Flight in the UK. Our Oxford Lysander C-GCWL with its yellow scheme with black banding carries its number 2363 cleverly applied in contrasting colour to the background on the underside of the wings and along the fuselage. The tailfin and fuselage also feature the Air Force markings. The wheel hubs are painted a muted light green and note the interesting addition of wheel lights painted in metallic silver on the front of the wheels in silver.
Designed to meet an Air Ministry specification for an army co-operation aircraft, the Lysander was first flown on June 15th, 1936. This unconventional looking aircraft had contoured wings that were angled slightly forward so that the pilot was positioned in front of the wing. Its roles included reconnaissance, message pickup, artillery spotting and some limited bombing, but its superb short takeoff and landing capabilities are what set it apart from other aircraft of its time, making it perfect for special night missions such as transportation of agents and supplies to and from mainland Europe. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Oxford Diecast "Oxford Aviation" range presents affordable, ready made diecast models of military aircraft.
Oxford Diecast "Oxford Aviation" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal and plastic construction.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Permanently retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Fixed, non-spinning plastic propellers.
- No pilot figures.
© Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
