Airfix 1/48 Westland Lysander Mk.Iii Special Duties Plastic Model Kit [A07117]
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Description
This is a Airfix 1/48 Westland Lysander Mk.Iii Special Duties Plastic Model Kit [A07117]
This remarkable 1:48 scale model kit of the Westland Lysander Mk.III Special Duties aircraft consists of 197 parts and provides an accurate depiction of one of the RAF's most audacious aircraft used in secret operations. Ideal for modellers aged 8 and up with intermediate skills, this kit replicates the unique alterations made to about 40 Lysander communication planes in 1941 for covert missions aiding the French Resistance.
Key Features
- 197 piece model kit at 1:48 scale with 316mm wingspan
- Skill level 3 - suitable for intermediate modellers aged 8 years and above
- Three authentic paint schemes included
- Precise depiction of Special Duties modifications including external fuel tank and access ladder
- World War Two era RAF aircraft
- Detailed features including modified gunner's compartment with rear-sliding canopy
- Represents unarmed variant configured for secret agent transport operations
History
In 1941, the RAF set a requirement for the modification of around 40 Westland Lysander communication aircraft to undertake a new secretive role, termed 'Special Duties'. The aircraft were stripped of defensive weaponry and had their range extended by installing a larger internal oil tank and an external 150-gallon fuel tank beneath the fuselage.
The gunner's section was altered with the addition of a rear-sliding single-piece canopy, allowing space for up to three individuals. A sturdy ladder was attached to the port-side fuselage, enabling swift boarding and disembarking for passengers during their new 'Spy Taxi' missions.
Flying under the cover of night and with the assistance of the French Resistance, specialised crews courageously piloted these unarmed planes across the English Channel, transporting agents at significant personal risk to all involved. These operations were vital to the eventual success of the Second World War.
This 1:48 scale Westland Lysander model kit is an excellent addition to your workbench, enhancing any military aircraft collection.
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Hobbytech Toys is located at Unit 18, 276 Leach Highway, Myaree, Western Australia, 6154
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