Westland Wessex HAR.2, Isle of Anglesey (1:72)

Westland Wessex HAR.2 - C Flight,No.22 Sqn. RAF Valley, Isle of Anglesey, 1989 (1:72)

Originally formed in September 1915, No. 22 Squadron has operated a wide range of aircraft types in various parts of the world, serving with distinction in both World Wars. No. 22 Squadron was disbanded following the Japanese surrender in 1945 and re-formed as a short-range SAR Squadron in 1955. C Flight took residence at Valley in 1956 flying the Westland Whirlwind. The Whirlwind remained the mainstay of the SAR force for the next 20 years until the introduction of the more powerful twin-engine Wessex in 1976. Since the Flight formed at Valley, over 6,000 rescue missions have been flown.

Length:11"
Width:9.25"