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Corgi Aviation Archive Legends AA36803
Westland Lysander Mk II Diecast Model
RAF, Western Desert, 1940

1:72 Scale   Length   Width
Westland Lysander Mk II   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.

Westland Lysander Mk II

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.

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Corgi's 1:72 Lysander features a beautifully replicated gull wing and a skillfully rendered canopy with a clear view of the pilot and rear gunner. Details of a Lewis machine gun with spare ammo drums below are visible through the rear portion of the canopy. A photo-etched crew ladder is included with most releases, and the landing gear spats have separately installed lights with internal machine gun barrels above. Each release includes radial engine details, engine exhaust pipe, package retrieval hook and transparent windows. Certain releases include stub wings loaded with bombs or a center mounted external fuel tank for clandestine operations.

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Corgi Aviation Archive Legends

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.

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