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Sea King HC.4 (SH-3) Model, Royal Navy, 846 NAS - Corgi AA33418
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Description
Corgi Aviation Archive Series Diecast Model
Westland Sea King HC4 (Sikorsky SH-3) Helicopter - 846 NAS, Commando Helicopter Force, Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm, Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan, 2008
1:72 scale. Length: 9.25”
Limited Edition of 1,500
This highly detailed model of a Westland Sea King HC.4 features an opening door, turning rotor blades, pilot figures, accurate paint scheme and Royal Navy markings
846 Naval Air Squadron (NAS) is based at RNAS Yeovilton in Somerset. Equipped with 10 Sea King HC.4 Commando helicopters the Squadron provides troop transport and load lifting support to 3 Commando Brigade, Royal Marines. Since 2008, 846 NAS Sea King helicopters have been heavily committed to the Helmand provinces in Afghanistan
The Westland Sea King is a British license-built version of the Sikorsky H-3. The Sea King HC4 is a commando assault, transport version operated by the Royal Navy and is still in service with 845, 846 and 848 Squadrons based at RNAS Yeovilton. The HC.4 is capable of transporting 28 fully equipped troops. (Also referred to as Westland Commando).
Corgi is a leading manufacturer of high quality, pre-built, diecast models. Each model is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, using specifications of the original aircraft. Corgi models are constructed with precision-made diecast metal and some plastic components.
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