Registration / Serial:"V9822"
Military Code:MA-E
Aircraft Original Type:Westland Lysander
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland Lysander
Aircraft Version:Westland Lysander Mk3
C/n (msn):BAPC.371
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:161 Sqn
City / Airport:Tangmere (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Tangmere Military Aviation Museum
Photo Date:11 October 2023
Photo by:Ian HowatContact
Photo ID:613943Submit Correction
View count: 90
A FSM previously displayed as V9875 (MA-J) but now repainted as V9822, MA-E, as a tribute to Flying Officer James 'Mac' McCairns. In the 13 month period between November 1942 and December 1943, 'Mac' flew 25 successful pick-up missions to occupied France from RAF Tangmere, most of them in V9822, winning 3 Distinguished Flying Crosses.
Registration / Serial:"V9822"
Aircraft Version:Westland Lysander Mk3
C/n (msn):BAPC.371
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Tangmere (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 October 2023
Photo by:Ian HowatContact
Registration / Serial:"V9822"
Military Code:MA-E
Aircraft Original Type:Westland Lysander
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland Lysander
Aircraft Version:Westland Lysander Mk3
C/n (msn):BAPC.371
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:161 Sqn
City / Airport:Tangmere (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Tangmere Military Aviation Museum
Photo Date:11 October 2023
Photo by:Ian HowatContact
Photo ID:613943Submit Correction
View count: 90
A FSM previously displayed as V9875 (MA-J) but now repainted as V9822, MA-E, as a tribute to Flying Officer James 'Mac' McCairns. In the 13 month period between November 1942 and December 1943, 'Mac' flew 25 successful pick-up missions to occupied France from RAF Tangmere, most of them in V9822, winning 3 Distinguished Flying Crosses.
Registration / Serial:"V9822"
Aircraft Version:Westland Lysander Mk3
C/n (msn):BAPC.371
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Tangmere (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 October 2023
Photo by:Ian HowatContact