Westland Lysander Mk III Aircraft "Lucky Newhouse No 161 Squadron" (1944) British Royal Air Force "The Aviation Archive" Series 1/72 Diecast Model
Brand new 1/72 scale diecast model of Westland Lysander Mk. III Aircraft "Lucky Newhouse No. 161 Squadron" (1944) British Royal Air Force "The Aviation Archive" Series die cast model by Corgi. Brand new box. Detailed exterior. Has landing gear. True-to-scale detail. Includes display stand. Has detailed crew figures. Officially licensed product. Manufacturers original unopened packaging. Dimensions approximately Length- 5 Wingspan- 8.25 inches. Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy realistic feel. It is a highly detailed and accurate model perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history. Realistic panel lines antennas access panels and surface details for an authentic representation of the real-life airplane. HISTORY ASPECTS:The Westland Lysander Mk. IIIA specifically the (SD) JR-P flown by Flying Officer Lucky Newhouse served with the RAF No. 161 Squadron a specialized unit dedicated to secret operations during World War II. The Lysander originally designed as an army cooperation aircraft became legendary for its role in clandestine missions. No. 161 Squadron operated out of RAF Tempsford one of the most secretive airfields in England and was instrumental in Special Duties (SD) flights that involved dropping and picking up agents resistance fighters and supplies behind enemy lines in Nazi-occupied Europe.Flying Officer Lucky Newhouse and his Lysander marked as JR-P were key players in these high-risk missions. The Lysanders unique design featuring a high wing fixed landing gear and exceptional short takeoff and landing (STOL) capabilities made it ideal for landing in small unprepared fields under the cover of darkness. Newhouse known for his nerves of steel and precision flying often navigated by moonlight to reach isolated fields in France Belgium an