{"product_id":"airfix-models-a04068-1-72-westland-wessex-hc-2-helicopter-model-aircraft-kit","title":"AIRFIX Models A04068 1\/72 Westland Wessex HC.2 Helicopter Model Aircraft Kit","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAIRFIX Models A04068 1\/72 Westland Wessex HC.2 Helicopter\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Aircraft Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis detailed 1:72 scale replica of the Westland Wessex HC.2 comprises 134 parts, offering a rewarding assembly experience for hobbyists. It includes three livery choices, enabling you to depict aircraft from No.2 Flying Training School, the Armada Nacional del Uruguay, or the Royal Air Force Sek Kong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Westland Wessex HC.2 was a turbine-powered version built under license, derived from the renowned American Sikorski S-58 'Choctaw' helicopter. It was one of the pioneering helicopters that proved indispensable for numerous military and civilian uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinuing a collaboration between Sikorsky and Westland, the Wessex was first developed for the Royal Navy for anti-submarine and utility missions. It was later adapted as the HC.2 for the Royal Air Force, entering service in 1962, a year after the Navy's version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the RAF, these robust helicopters undertook various duties, such as transporting troops and supplies, providing ground support, and conducting air evacuations. However, their role in Air Sea Rescue operations made them particularly prominent at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon its introduction, the Wessex was at the forefront of rotary technology, capable of operating in environments inaccessible to other aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:72 scale model with 134 parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes three genuine livery choices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for hobbyists aged 8 and up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkill level 1 - perfect for novices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelicopter from the Cold War period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepicts aircraft from various operators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AIRFIX Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53379137241301,"sku":"ARX-A04068","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/1972\/4454\/files\/airfix-models-a04068-1-72-westland-wessex-hc-2-helicopter-model-aircraft-kit.webp?v=1773843831","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterosehobbies.com\/products\/airfix-models-a04068-1-72-westland-wessex-hc-2-helicopter-model-aircraft-kit","provider":"White Rose Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}