A04068 Westland Wessex HC.2

This 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.

Key Features

• 1:72 scale model with 134 parts
• Includes three genuine livery choices
• Suitable for hobbyists aged 8 and up
• Skill level 1 - perfect for novices
• Made from plastic
• Helicopter from the Cold War period
• Depicts aircraft from various operators

History

The Westland Wessex HC.2 was a turbine-powered version built under licence, 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.

Continuing 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.

In 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.

Upon its introduction, the Wessex was at the forefront of rotary technology, capable of operating in environments inaccessible to other aircraft.