As helicopter technology continued to advance apace following the end of the Second World War, the operational flexibility offered by rotary powered aircraft resulted in a race to develop a machine with the power and range to carry both troops and supplies efficiently. The breakthrough came with the introduction of the US Sikorski H-19 Chickasaw, an aircraft which was the envy of the world, with the British military being particularly keen admirers. Having successfully evaluated a number of aircraft, a licence agreement was signed to allow Westland Aircraft based at Yeovil to produce the helicopter for British service. Named the Whirlwind, the first British build prototype flew in August 1953, with the type going on to enter Royal Navy service in July 1954.

Specifications:

Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 24.2
Item Height - Without Packaging (cm): 4.02
Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 22.4
Pieces will be found in the box: 55
Item Scale: 1:72 Scale
License line: The (Vehicle/Aeroplane Model) is a product of Leonardo MW Ltd and all rights in it, including its name, are hereby reserved. The models have been produced with the permission and assistance of Leonardo MW lTD
Contents (what's in the box) sets: Sprues & decals
Finish: Plastic
Number of Scheme options: 1
Skill Level: 2
Flying Hours: 1
Wingspan (mm): 224
SKU 02056V
Barcode # 5063129000073
Brand AIRFIX
Shipping Weight 0.0500kg
SCALE 1:72

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