{"product_id":"airfix-aira04068f","title":"Airfix 1\/72 Westland Wessex HC.2 Model Kit - AIRA04068F","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuild the \u003cstrong\u003eWestland Wessex HC.2\u003c\/strong\u003e with this Airfix 1\/72 scale release.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The Westland Wessex HC.2 was a licence-built turbine-powered development of the classic American Sikorski S-58 ‘Choctaw’ helicopter, one of the world’s 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. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e 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 couldn’t.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKit Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInstruction sheet\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePaint layout sheet\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDecals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Airfix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Westland Wessex HC.2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: AIRA04068F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/72\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/airfix\"\u003eAirfix model kits\u003c\/a\u003e, browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/airfix-aircraft-model-kits\"\u003eAirfix Aircraft Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e or discover more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/model-aircraft\"\u003eModel Aircraft\u003c\/a\u003e at Mega Hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Airfix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67974146326602,"sku":"AIRA04068F","price":26.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/3066\/5546\/files\/aira04068f-172-airfix-westland-wessex-hc.2-preorder-squadron-model-models__18751.1767203043.jpg?v=1794545840","url":"https:\/\/megahobby.com\/products\/airfix-aira04068f","provider":"Mega Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}