Brand new plastic model kit of Westland Sea King HC.4 Helicopter with 2 Scheme Options (Level 3) 1/72 plastic model kit by Airfix.
Brand new box.
Vintage style packaging.
Officially licensed product.
Contains 133 detailed parts.
Does NOT include display stand.
Paint and cement required (not included).
Manufacturers original unopened packaging.
Parts molded in Light Gray unless otherwise indicated.
Includes decals to design the plane in 2 different schemes.
Dimensions approximately L-12 W-10.25 inches assembled.

HISTORY ASPECTS:The Westland Sea King HC.4 an adaptation of the Sea King for troop transport and utility roles first entered service with the Royal Navys Commando Helicopter Force in 1979. Designed to support amphibious assault operations the HC.4 was distinguished by its ability to carry up to 28 fully equipped troops or a range of heavy cargo. Equipped with Rolls-Royce Gnome engines the Sea King HC.4 was also outfitted for search and rescue missions with a robust airframe capable of operating in challenging environments.One of the Sea King HC.4’s most notable deployments came during the Falklands War in 1982. It played a crucial role in transporting British troops and supplies from ship to shore often operating under hostile conditions. The Sea King HC.4 was instrumental in the successful recapture of the Falkland Islands ferrying Royal Marines and paratroopers across the islands and providing vital logistical support. Its ability to operate in rough weather and over vast distances made it invaluable to the British forces.The Sea King HC.4 also saw extensive service during the Gulf War in 1991 the Balkans conflicts of the 1990s and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. In these theaters it provided critical troop transport medical evacuation and resupply missions. Its long