WOW435 RN Wessex HMS Hermes

Name: WOW435 RN Wessex HMS Hermes
SKU: 48518
Availability: OutOfStock

£1,232.00

Out of stock

Category: mothballed

Description

The Wessex was a British built version of the American H-34 Choctaw, the main difference being the replacement of the piston engine powerplant with a turboshaft arrangement. Developed for the anti submarine role with the RN, it quickly became apparent to the RAF that the Wessex would be a suitable troop carrier and a replacement for its Bristol Belvederes, currently filling that role. The Wessex entered service in 1961 and served with the Royal Navy and RAF for nearly 40 years before being replaced. The Wessex saw combat service in the Indonesian confrontation, the Falklands war in 1982 and was a common sight over Northern Ireland during the recent troubles.

Our 1/30 scale version comes in a striking Royal Navy colour scheme and depicts a machine as she would have appeared aboard the carrier HMS Hermes in 1970. Limited to 2 in number.

The K&C figures and TG accessories are not included and are shown for scale comparison purposes only.

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