Westland Lysander Union Jack Rocks Glass

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The Westland Lysander was a British army co-operation and liaison aircraft developed in the 1930s. Designed by W.E.W. Petter, it first flew on 15 June 1936 and entered service with the Royal Air Force in June 1938. A total of 1,786 Lysanders were built, including 225 in Canada. Initially used for reconnaissance and artillery spotting, the Lysander's high losses during the Battle of France led to its withdrawal from frontline service. However, its exceptional short takeoff and landing (STOL) capabilities made it ideal for clandestine operations. Special Duties variants were used to insert and extract agents from occupied Europe, often under the cover of night. The Lysander also served in roles such as air-sea rescue, target towing, and communications