The Westland Lysander Mk.III Special Duties represents a fascinating chapter in RAF wartime innovation. Originally a communications platform, these aircraft were stripped of armament and extensively modified to support covert operations, fitted with enlarged fuel capacity, reinforced passenger accommodation for up to three personnel, and a distinctive rear-sliding canopy. A sturdy external ladder facilitated rapid agent insertion and extraction during nocturnal missions across occupied Europe. Working alongside the French Resistance, these unarmed aircraft undertook perilous night crossings of the English Channel, proving instrumental in intelligence gathering and sabotage operations. This pre-order kit captures an aircraft of genuine historical significance and exceptional operational drama.
