Description
Corgi Aviation Archive Series Diecast Model
Westland Sea King HC.4 (Sikorsky SH-3) - 846 NAS, Commando Helicopter Force, Royal Navy FAA, Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan, 2008
1:72 Scale. Length: 9.25”
Limited Edition of 1,500 Models Worldwide
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.
This model of a Sea King HC.4 by Corgi features:
Movable rotor blades
Detailed cockpit with crew figures
Historically accurate markings
Slide open door
Fixed undercarriage
Display stand
Numbered collector card
Category: Military Helicopter Models
This item is not suitable for children under the age of 14
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