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Lysander: The Workhorse

2 episodes 94%4KCC

A misfit warplane finds its true purpose in the shadows of Europe.

Discover how the Westland Lysander evolved from an outmatched army cooperation aircraft into one of World War II's most versatile machines. This series explores the design choices that shaped its unusual abilities, the losses that exposed its limits, and the covert missions that made it legendary. Sign up to see how one aircraft kept reinventing its role under pressure.

Episode guide

2 episodes
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1Lysander: The Workhorse: Part One
The Westland's Lysander is a British aircraft whose design is based on lessons learned from the Great War. Unfortunately, it is deemed useless for fighting in World War II.
27 min
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2Lysander: The Workhorse: Part Two
The Westland's Lysander plays a critical role in the Great War. Its clandestine and extremely dangerous mission is to convey spies to and from enemy territory—silently, and in the dark of night.
27 min
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