{"product_id":"5063129038649-westland-wessex-hc2","title":"Airfix A04068 Westland Wessex HC.2","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 schemes, skill level 1 and flying hours 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover and build a whole range of small to large scale model aircraft kits, spanning across decades of aviation history from the 1st World War to the present day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaints and glue sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003ePRODUCT DESCRIPTION \u003cbr\u003e Make the powerful Westland Wessex HC.2 your first model build and you'll be well on your way to hobby satisfaction. This 1:72 scale kit has 134 pieces to assemble and three scheme options - will you model the Westland Wessex HC.2 of the No.2 Flying Training School, the Armada Nacional del Uruguay, or the Royal Air Force Sek Kong?HistoryThe Westland Wessex HC.2 was a licence-built turbine-powered development of the classic American Sikorski S-58 ˜Choctaw helicopter, one of the worlds first truly capable helicopters which established these aircraft as essential for a host of military and civilian applications. The continuation of an existing arrangement between Sikorsky and Westland, the Wessex was initially developed for the Royal Navy in the anti-submarine and utility roles but was further developed as the HC.2 for the Royal Air Force, entering service in 1962, a year later than the Navy machines. In RAF service, these powerful helicopters performed several roles, including troop and supply transportation, ground support and air evacuation duties. However, it was their use as Air Sea Rescue helicopters which made these some of the highest-profile aircraft in service at that time. The Wessex represented the pinnacle of rotary technology when introduced and could operate from, and into places that other aircraft couldnt. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e SAFETY WARNING \u003cbr\u003e WARNING! Not suitable for children under 36 months. It contains small parts which can present a choking hazard. Please retain these details and the address for future reference. CAUTION! Please remove all packaging before giving the toy to a child.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56169677685110,"sku":"5063129038649","price":22.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_14013726_23937602_20250828071534.jpg?v=1756415413","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/5063129038649-westland-wessex-hc2","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}