Airfix Airfix Starter Gift Set Westland Sea King HAR.3 1:72 Military Helicopter Plastic Model Kit A55307B, Yellow

The Westland Sea King was developed from the body of Sikorsky SH-3 and flew from 1969 and retired in 2018. It was a staple in the Royal Navy Search and Rescue as well as the helicopter in this kit the RAF Search and Rescue Force (SARF) easily identified by its bright yellow livery and served as long as the SARF operated until going under a privatized contract. Unlike the SH-3, the Sea King was developed to operate alone, originally produced for anti-submarine warfare, from these Sea Kings they were updated further to specifically be fitted for duty in Search & Rescue, renamed the Sea King HAR2 and entered service in 1978. The helicopter based RAF Search and Rescue Force was established in 1986, and updated to the HAR3 specifically for this purpose, providing aerial support over the United Kingdom, Cyprus and the Falkland Islands up until 2016. SARF was created as their was a lack of support for downed military aircrews that were ejected or crash-landed from their aircrafts, increasing their survival significantly. Their secondary operations were civilian related as they rescued distressed people from the sea, as well as the mountains and flooded regions. About this item Airfix is the oldest UK manufacturer of scale model plastic kits and has been producing kits for the mass market since 1952. Airfix produce a wide range of kits aimed at all types of scale modelers with subjects such as; military aircraft, ships, space, cars, dioramas and military vehicles. Airfix Starter Sets are ideal for beginners. Each Starter Set includes glue, brush and acrylic paints - all that is needed to complete a fabulous first kit! Skill level: 3. Dimensions of completed kit: length 307mm x width 263mm. Total Pieces: 135. A great plastic model kit for the intermediate or advanced modeler. Starter Gift Sets are perfect one-stop-shop gifts for your modeler friends, kids or to build yourself. All paints, glue and brushes are included to complete the kit. Additional paints may be required to complete models to a higher specification. See more product details