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Westland Sea King HAR3 – 202 Sqn RAF, Air Sea Rescue 1980s

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Corgi Aviation Archive 1/72 scale AA33404: Westland Sea King HAR3 XZ597 of the  RAF Air Sea Rescue is captured superbly by this fantastic award winning Corgi model. Complete with in flight or static sets of rotors this 202 sqn aircraft has opening side door, stand and optional undercarriage positions. Limited edition of only 4,100 pieces, the model has to be seen to be appreciated and is almost impossible to find due to its exceptional popularity.

Length 12.25 inches Rotorspan 10.25 inches

PLEASE NOTE: Boxes may have a slight scuff or crease, typical for the age of the model.

The Westland WS-61 Sea King is a British licence-built version of the American Sikorsky S-61 helicopter of the same name, built by Westland Helicopters. The aircraft differs considerably from the American version, with Rolls-Royce Gnome engines (licence-built General Electric T58s), British-made anti-submarine warfare systems and a fully computerised flight control system. The Sea King was primarily designed for performing anti-submarine warfare (ASW) missions. A Sea King variant was adapted by Westland as troop transport known as the Commando.

In British service, the Westland Sea King provided a wide range of services in both the Royal Air Force and the Royal Navy. As well as wartime roles in the Falklands War, the Gulf War, the Balkans conflict, the Iraq War, and the Afghanistan War, the Sea King is perhaps most well known in its capacity as a RAF Search and Rescue Force helicopter. The Sea King was also adapted to meet the Royal Navy’s requirement for a ship-based airborne early warning platform.

Today  the WS-61 Sea King remains in operation with multiple export customers: Germany, Norway, Egypt and India. Some operators have replaced, or are planning to replace, the Sea King with more modern helicopters, such as the NHIndustries NH90 and the Agusta Westland AW101 Merlin.

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Weight 1.9 kg
LIMITED EDITION

4,100