Lysander Collection

Westland Lysander R9125, at the Royal Air Force Golden Jubilee in 1968, held on RAF Abingdon. Date: 1968

Westland Lysander production

HMS Lysander, Laforey class destroyer. Date: circa 1914

Westland Lysander over the Great pyramids. c.December 1939

Lysander / Spartan General
Lysander, Spartan General

Eponymous archons or chief magistrates of ancient Greece
Eponymous archon or chief magistrate examining a young man 1, and archon with two deputies 2. From ancient Greek vases. Arconti nelL Esercizio del loro Magistrato

Scene from A Midsummer Nights Dream, 1873. Creator: Simmons, John (1823-1876)
Scene from A Midsummer Nights Dream, 1873. Private Collection

WW2 - Westland Lysander Supplies
A photograph of some supply cannisters being fitted to the racks of a British WW2 Westland Lysander cooperation aircraft. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 Greetings Card, Westland Lysanders
A WW2 greetings card complete with a red ribbon, wishing the recipient the best of luck. The illustration shows a trio of Westland Lysander British army cooperation aircraft in flight

A Westland Lysander of the Royal Air Force (RAF). Date: circa 1938

Westland Lysander Mk. IIIA N7791 - AC-B
Westland Lysander Mk.IIIA N7791 / AC-B (msn 1185, ex RCAF 2346), on display at the National Air and Space Museum. Date: circa 1990

Tomorrow night, through Athens gates have we devised to steal, illustration from The Winter's Tale in Stories
IL239094 Tomorrow night, through Athens gates have we devised to steal, illustration from The Winter's Tale in Stories from Shakespeare

Lysander and Agesilaus II of Sparta (top) and Hercules in lionskin with club at a sacrifice with Deiphobus
6340112 Lysander and Agesilaus II of Sparta (top) and Hercules in lionskin with club at a sacrifice with Deiphobus, King of Amiclea in Laconia, and his wife (bottom) by Unknown Artist

Lysander, Spartan admiral (engraving)
2788683 Lysander, Spartan admiral (engraving) by Burghers, Michael (1647-1727); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lysander (d 395 BC)

Lysander, Agesilaus II, Hercules and other heroes
Lysander and Agesilaus II of Sparta (top) and Hercules in lionskin with club at a sacrifice with Deiphobus, King of Amiclea in Laconia, and his wife (bottom). Vasi rappresentanti Ercole

Lysander orders the walls of Athen to be torn down (engraving)
3647029 Lysander orders the walls of Athen to be torn down (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lysander orders the walls of Athen to be torn down)

"The course of true love never did run smooth"(engraving)
2781061 " The course of true love never did run smooth" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Are you sure, That we are awake? It seems to me That yet we sleep, we dream
STC418766..Are you sure, That we are awake? It seems to me That yet we sleep, we dream, illustration from Midsummer Nights Dream by William Shakespeare, 1908 (colour litho) by Rackham

Lysander has the Walls of Athens Demolished (engraving)
655577 Lysander has the Walls of Athens Demolished (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lysander has the Walls of Athens Demolished)

On the ground Sleep sound: I ll apply To your eye, Gentle lover, remedy
STC418761 On the ground Sleep sound: I ll apply To your eye, Gentle lover, remedy, illustration from Midsummer Nights Dream by William Shakespeare, 1908 (colour litho) by Rackham

Up and down, up and down, Goblin, lead them up and down
STC418759 Up and down, up and down, Goblin, lead them up and down, illustration from Midsummer Nights Dream by William Shakespeare, 1908 (colour litho) by Rackham

Polish Air Crew who have joined up with the RAF in Scotland, fly Lysander aircraft over the snowy mountains. Picture taken in Scotland. Picture taken circa 15th March 1942

Lysander at Booker
Westland Lysander III R9125 at personal Plane Services, Booker airfield, Bucks. (Note:Currently on display at the RAF Museum Hendon) Date: circa 1976

Hermia and Lysander. A Midsummer Nights Dream, 1870. Artist: Simmons, John (1823-1876)
Hermia and Lysander. A Midsummer Nights Dream, 1870. Private Collection

Spartan admiral Lysander demolishing the walls of Athens, Greece, after the Battle of Aegospotami, 404 BC. A Popular History of Greece, published 1887

Westland Lysander Mk. I by A.F.D. Bannister, 1940. Date: 1940

Westland Lysander II N1256 of 225 Squadron RAF in 1940
Westland Lysander II, N1256, of 225 Squadron RAF in 1940. Date: 1940

Westland Lysander II used on spy transporting special-ops

Lysander (a395 BC) destroyed Athens
illustration of a Lysander (a395 BC) destroyed Athens

A mock-up of a Boulton Paul Type A Mk3 four-gun turret fitted immediately behind the cockpit of a Westland Lysander. This project was not proceeded with

King Edward VIII and the Duke of York inspect pre-prototype
King Edward VIII and the Duke of York inspect the pre-production Vickers Wellesley, K7556, left and the first prototype Westland Lysander, K6127, at Martlesham Heath on 8 July 1936

King Edward VIII and the Duke of York inspect prototype
King Edward VIII and the Duke of York inspect the prototype Westland Lysander, K6127, at Martlesham Heath on 8 July 1936

Westland Lysander

The first prototype Westland Lysander, K6127, was rebuilt in 1940-41 with a Delanne-type tandem wing and a mock-up tail turret

WaF mechanics learn how to rig a Westland Lysander
WaF mechanics learn how to rig and maintain a Westland Lysander

Westland Lysander III

Westland Lysander II L6851
Westland Lysander II, L6851

Westland Lysander

Westland Lysander being reloaded

The first prototype Westland Lysander K6127
The first prototype Westland Lysander, K6127

Lysander Mercury and Perseus planes, with detachable bomb racks, used for army cooperation during the Second World War. Seen from four different angles. 1941

Shakespeare: Hermia
Hermia, daughter to Egeus; in love with Lysander but betrothed to Demetrius Date: 1908

Lysander Destroys Athens
Lysander destroys the walls of Athens

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"Lysander: A Versatile Icon of Aviation and History" The Westland Lysander R9125, a remarkable aircraft produced by Westland Lysander production, holds an intriguing legacy that extends beyond the skies. Just like the HMS Lysander, a Laforey class destroyer, this aircraft symbolizes strength and resilience. Imagine witnessing the majestic sight of a Westland Lysander soaring gracefully over the Great Pyramids—a testament to its exceptional capabilities. This versatile aircraft shares its name with none other than Lysander, the Spartan General known for his strategic brilliance. Intriguingly enough, this connection is further enhanced by Shakespeare's renowned play "A Midsummer Night's Dream, " where one of the main characters is named Lysander. Just as in this enchanting tale, the Westland Lysander captivates hearts with its allure and mystique. During World War II, these incredible machines played a vital role in supplying troops on various fronts—an unsung hero amidst chaos. Even greeting cards featured illustrations of brave pilots maneuvering their Westland Lysanders through treacherous skies—reminders of hope during dark times. One such Royal Air Force (RAF) gem was the Westland Lysander Mk. IIIA N7791 - AC-B—an embodiment of courage and determination. Its presence evokes admiration for those who piloted it fearlessly into battle. Whether it be soaring above ancient wonders or delivering supplies to soldiers in need, every mention of "Lysander" resonates with history and significance. The story behind each model number carries tales untold—each representing countless lives touched by these magnificent flying machines. As we reflect upon aviation's past achievements and honor those who contributed to them, let us not forget how much impact an aircraft like the Westland Lysander had on our world. It remains forever etched in our collective memory as an emblem of bravery, innovation, and the indomitable human spirit.