{"product_id":"airfix-aira04068f","title":"Airfix 1\/72 Westland Wessex HC.2 Model Kit - AIRA04068F","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring \u003cstrong\u003e1\/72 Westland Wessex HC.2 Model Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e to your workbench with this Airfix release from Fusion Scale Hobbies. Review the supplied kit information below to choose the right subject for your next project.\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\u003eFind your next project in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/airfix\"\u003eAirfix at Fusion Scale Hobbies\u003c\/a\u003e or browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/airfix-aircraft-model-kits\"\u003eAirfix Aircraft Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e. Compare the individual release details when selecting related kits.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Airfix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50997945008384,"sku":"AIRA04068F","price":26.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/6453\/5552\/files\/aira04068f-172-airfix-westland-wessex-hc.2-preorder-squadron-model-models__18751.1767203043.webp?v=1794546547","url":"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/products\/airfix-aira04068f","provider":"Fusion Scale Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}