Need help with Identification

JCS · 05-15-2005, 04:24 PM

Does anybody know what kind that wrecked plane is behind the MC.202?

(Pic Source: http://www.finn.it/regia/html/second...mondiale01.htm)

BlackWolf3945 · 05-15-2005, 04:32 PM

It's a Westland Lysander

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JCS · 05-15-2005, 04:55 PM

I knew I recognized that tail and canopy

KraziKanuK · 05-15-2005, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackWolf3945

It's a Westland Lysander

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Don't think so. The cockpit area does not look right. The small blisters on the cowl are missing.

FLYBOYJ · 05-15-2005, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by KraziKanuK

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Originally Posted by BlackWolf3945

It's a Westland Lysander

Fade to Black...

Don't think so. The cockpit area does not look right. The small blisters on the cowl are missing.

Nope - That's a Lysander. On your drawing you can see a small access at the aft empannge, clearly seen in the photo. I believe that prior to this aircraft meeting its demise, some of the windows were blanked out, perhaps for instrument or navigational training, or even photography work. In addition, the missing blister on the cowl signifies that this Lysander has a later model Bristol Mercury engine, I think the later models had an 870 hp engine in lieu of an 890 hp. In addition you could see the fabric torn away from the fuselage, exposing the internal structure.