Westand Lysander IIISD (Special Duties) by debbielove
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Description
Taken at The Shuttleworth Collection, this was built in 1941 (approx), it went straight to the RAF and was shipped to Canada and used as a Target Tug.. It stayed out there until 1971 when it returned to the UK.. It was restored to flight in 1979.. In 1999 it was converted to the model above as tribute to the crews who flew these aircraft into occupied Countries and landed at Night in fields etc.. It is in No 161 Squadron markings flying out of Tangmere and Tempsford, 1941 to 45. The tank underneath is long rang fuel tank.. This is the only one flying as such.
Natural light and only Akvis used.. Note, new patches on wings replaced after slight accident a while back.. This was its first public show after restoration.
Rob
Comments (8)
T.Rex
Really, you're a pro at this type of photography. You got a good picture of the open view through all that glass. Reminds me a bit of the Fiestler Storch. If I recall correctly, Airfix made a model of this. What surprised me at the time was the very "flimsy" appearance of the attachment of the wings which is nicely borne out by the space between wings and crew area. I'm still amazed. Hope this one lasts, being the last one in flying condition. I wonder, by the way, how these planes made the Atlantic crossings? In crates? Keep up the good work! :-)
My rating - a 6+ !
Richardphotos
I do not recall seeing this plane. looks like the wings are not attached. quality capture
Faemike55
very odd wing placement and installation Looks like they'd fall off at the least bit of stress
cool capture
Tamarrion
Awesome catch! I love the Lizzie... I think I have a thing for odd-looking designs. We have two flying over here in Canada: one in the target tug markings and another in a "plain" doped aluminum. I've see the target tug one fly. Doesn't so much "take off" as "hop into the air" in an impossibly-small space!
They really did yeoman service during the war - light bomber duties during the invasion of France, army liaison, covert ops, target towing. There was even a proposed variant, the "Wendover" with a tail turret for strafing the beaches in the Germans invaded England!
Buffalo1
A versatile aircraft with amazing STOL performance. Cool capture.
tallpindo
Misses my peekaboo at Tarrant-Rushton. You mean the Joes had other ways to go.
flavia49
fabulous image
goodoleboy
Extremely cool capture of this venerable craft as it soars across the firmament.