{"product_id":"mark-i-models-mkm14423-1-144-westland-wessex-hc-2-har-2","title":"Mark I Models MKM14423 1:144 Westland Wessex HC.2\/HAR.2","description":"Westland Wessex HC.2\/HAR.2 A British licence development of the Sikorsky S-58, the Westland Wessex was a general purpose duties all-metal helicopter produced by Westland Aircraft Ltd The Wessex HC.2 was designed for battlefield tactical support, troop-carrying and casualty evacuation Powered by twin Rolls-Royce Gnome turboshaft engines in a redesigned nose (compared to HAS.1\/3), the pre-production prototype first flew in October 1962 and the type entered RAF service early in 1964 In the period 1976-96 the Wessex was used in the SAR role under the designation HAR.2 Covering both day and night call-outs, they carried out invaluable work in air, sea and mountain rescue roles. A total of 72 Wessex HC.2s were built by Westland, the last of which was delivered in July 1968 It provided a lengthy service, flying with units both in the UK and overseas, with the last machines withdrawn in January 2003. Colour schemes included in the kit: 1) Wessex HC.2, Black XR505\/WA, No.2 Squadron., No.2 Flying Training School, Royal Air Force, RAF Shawbury, spring 1995 2) Wessex HC.2, Black XR523\/M, No.60 Squadron, Royal Air Force, RAF Benson, November 1995 3) Wessex HC.2, Black XS675\/Ace of Spades, No.84 Squadron, UNFICYP (United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus) mission, RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus, February 1997 4) Wessex HAR.2, Black XV720, No.22 Squadron, SAR (Search \u0026amp; Rescue) Training Unit, Royal Air Force, SBAC Farnborough, September 1988 (RAF RESQUE) or RAF Valley, 1995 (RAF RESCUE) This injection-moulded kit contains 38 parts and 7 clear parts (the cockpit canopy and the fuselage windows) A comprehensive instruction leaflet and a decal sheet are included.","brand":"Mark I Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53772194251089,"sku":"MKM14423","price":18.05,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/4992\/2129\/files\/MKM14423.jpg?v=1778703813","url":"https:\/\/www.jadlamracingmodels.com\/products\/mark-i-models-mkm14423-1-144-westland-wessex-hc-2-har-2","provider":"Jadlam Toys \u0026 Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}