Westland Wessex Helicopters

The Westland Wessex HC.2 was a licence built turbine powered development of the classic American Sikorski S-58 Helicopter, one of the world�s first truly capable helicopters and one which finally established these aircraft as amongst the most useful for both military and civilian applications. XR500 was one of a batch or 4 HC.2 helicopters delivered in advance of the type�s acceptance into RAF service and was used by the Wessex Intensive Flying Trials Unit at RAF Odiham, in preparation for its...

Westland Wessex FAA 771 NAS, RNAS Culdrose, England (1:72) by Item Number: AA37607In 1969, 771 Naval Air Squadron re-equipped with the Wessex HAS-1 at Portland; previously they had operated the Whirlwind and ran the Search and Rescue (SAR) Flight together with their responsibility for Fleet requirements of Flag Officer Sea Training.In 1974 they moved to RNAS Culdrose, where they remain to the present day.In 1979 the Squadron re-equipped with the Wessex HU.5 and was responsible for the SAR...

Westland Wessex HC.2 XV721, 72 Squadron RAF (1:72)

The Westland Wessex was a turbine-powered helicopter which was a development of the American Sikorsky S58. It was picked up by the RAF from the Royal Navy in the early sixties when they required a general-purpose helicopter capable of carrying troops, conducting ground attacks and acting as an air ambulance. In 1969, two Wessexes were ordered with specific modifications in mind, with the aim of VIP use, specifically with The Queen's Flight. Prince Charles, Princess Anne and The Queen Mother...

Westland Wessex HU.5, No 845 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm, Royal Navy, HMS Bulwark 1969 (1:72) By Amercom Diecast Item Number: ACHY12 About Westland Wessex HU.5, No 845 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm, Royal Navy, HMS Bulwark 1969 (1:72) About Amercom Diecast Amercom Diecast was founded in 1993 to design, create and provide a wide range of inexpensive but high quality diecast airplanes and military vehicles. With more than 130 airplanes and helicopters and more than 100 tanks and combat vehicles, this is a...