WESTLAND LYSANDER Mk XIVA ALTIMETER

WESTLAND LYSANDER Mk XIVA ALTIMETER
WESTLAND LYSANDER Mk XIVA ALTIMETER WESTLAND LYSANDER Mk XIVA ALTIMETER WESTLAND LYSANDER Mk XIVA ALTIMETER WESTLAND LYSANDER Mk XIVA ALTIMETER
$950.00
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Westland Lysander Mk XIVA 6A 3380 Kollsman, Air Ministry Altimeter

While the Westland Lysander had a maximum ceiling height of just under 22,000ft, like many other RAF aircraft during WWII, instruments like the Mk XIVA Kollsman Altimeter were commonly shared across a range of aircraft even though their performance specifications differed significantly.

It was not until the postwar era of the jet fighter that custom instruments, built to specific performance criteria started becoming the norm. In fact, many postwar aircraft such as the British Gloster Meteor and the Hawker Sea Fury still carried WWII instruments salvaged from fighters such as the fast reconnaissance PRX Spitfire and the Hawker Typhoon and Tempest.

Installed directly in front of the pilot's control column, the Lysander's Sensitive Altimeter displayed altitude up to 35,000 ft using 3 pointers.

The first and longest indicated 100's of feet, the second indicated 1000's of feet, along the outer scale, and the third and smallest indicated 10,000's of feet. on the inner scale. The knob is used to adjust the altimeter to the barometric pressure as displayed in the small window at the 6 o'clock position.

What a terrific gift for any pilot, collector or aviation enthusiast!

* Note that this Westland Lysander Instrument is pictured with a 1/48 scale model rather than the standard detailed, but smaller 1/72 scale. Click on the ‘Model Upgrade' option at the top of this page for the larger 1/48 scale or choose the 1/32 Super Detailed option. 

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Your Westland Lysander Mk XIVA 6A 3380 Kollsman, Air Ministry Altimeter, Original Recovery Curios Warbird Collectable includes:

  • Original Warbird instrument
  • Highly detailed hand-built and airbrushed 1/72 plastic scale model of the aircraft,*
  • Hand-crafted and beautifully finished 100yr, Far North Queensland Mango Wood display stand
  • Detailed, 2-sided, printed and laminated Instrument Fact Sheet detailing aircraft and instrument
  • Removable Magnetic Display Arm

*An upgrade to the larger and more detailed 1/48 scale model is also available in the hand-built and airbrushed plastic version for an additional $45, along with an upgrade to the Super Detailed 1/32 scale for an additional $120. Click on the Scale Options at the top of the page.

Both the 1/72, 1/48 & Super Detailed 1/32 scale hand-built and airbrushed plastic models are available with 'canopy open or closed' options and a choice of two Squadron markings and camouflage.

Upon order placement you will receive an email asking for your preferred configuration.

Your complete Recovery Curios Original Instrument Collectable is securely packed and delivery normally takes between 6 - 8 weeks approx.

Did you fly, crew or maintain a Westland Lysander or have a friend, colleague or family member who did? Check out our PERSONALISED ORIGINAL INSTRUMENT COLLECTABLE OPTION here.