Lysander Tail Trim – Brilliant or Dangerous? The Westland Lysander’s tail trim system was anything but ordinary—and some might say, a little risky. In this clip, we take a close look at the complex mechanism that helped pilots balance this unique aircraft, especially during tight takeoffs and landings behind enemy lines. Was it ahead of its time—or a dangerous design choice? You decide. 🎬 From our full deep-dive on the Westland Lysander at the Shuttleworth Collection. 🔔 Love historic aircraft?

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The Westland Lysander - originally intended as a liaison aircraft for Army Cooperation, she found her niche with the RAF’s ‘Special Duties’ units in servicing SOE requirements, under cover of darkness with only moonlight as an aid. #warbirds #ww2 #ww2history #westland #lysander | Daniel J Wheatcroft

103K views · 4.8K reactions | The Westland Lysander was a workhorse — the unsung hero of British Special Operations Executive (SOE) missions. Designed as a reconnaissance plane, it soon proved itself as something far more extraordinary: a flying lifeline for covert operations behind enemy lines. #ww2 #aviation #aircraft #military #pilot | World War II Aircraft | Facebook

The restoration took 15-years, with the aircraft’s complex wooden wings requiring a complete rebuild. The aircraft is believed to be the only solely Westland built Lysander to be restored to airworthy condition in England. Video taken recently at IWM Duxford, England. Imperial War Museum Duxford | World War II Aircraft

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