Westland Wessex Helicopters

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 Amercom specialize in low cost, nicely detail aviation and armor replicas. These beautiful models represent many models not made by any other manufacturer. Great for display and collecting.