The Lysander: Canada's Unsung Hero

Summary The Vintage Wings Museum in Ottawa, Canada undertakes restoration of a Lysander plane, one of only four known to exist. Built and used during WWII, the Lysander was known for its ability to take off and land at very low air speeds due to its unique wing design, it was used for nighttime rescues, particularly in France during the German occupation, saving countless lives.

S1.E2 ∙ The Lysander: Canada's Unsung Hero

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Robert McNeil Claude Hansen Rick Richards Hugh Pawson

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Genres : Documentary

Release date : Oct 12, 2014

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official site

Language : English

Production companies : Kailuna Enterprises

Summary The Vintage Wings Museum in Ottawa, Canada undertakes restoration of a Lysander plane, one of only four known to exist. Built and used during WWII, the Lysander was known for its ability to take off and land at very low air speeds due to its unique wing design, it was used for nighttime rescues, particularly in France during the German occupation, saving countless lives.

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Oct 12, 2014

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official site

Language : English

Production companies : Kailuna Enterprises

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