AIRFIX 1:72 WESTLAND WESSEX HC.2

Description

Build your own piece of aviation history with the Airfix Westland Wessex HC.2 model kit. This 1:72 scale set includes 134 parts and three scheme optionsNo. 2 Flying Training School (RAF), Armada Nacional del Uruguay, or RAF Sek Konggiving you a custom finish to suit your collection.

The Wessex HC.2 was a British-made, turbine-powered helicopter based on the American Sikorsky S-58 design. First entering RAF service in 1962, it was used for troop transport, supply runs, ground support, and air evacuations, showing impressive versatility across missions.

What truly made the Wessex stand out was its role in air-sea rescue operations. Known for handling harsh conditions and landing in tight areas, it became one of the most trusted helicopters of its era, earning a solid reputation in both military and rescue work.