Airfix Starter Gift Set Westland Sea King HAR.3 1:72 Military Helicopter Plastic Model Kit

The Westland Sea King, a versatile helicopter, was developed from the Sikorsky SH-3 and served from 1969 until its retirement in 2018. It was a mainstay in the Royal Navy's Search and Rescue operations, as well as the RAF Search and Rescue Force (SARF), easily recognized by its distinctive bright yellow livery. Unlike the SH-3, the Sea King was designed to operate independently, initially developed for anti-submarine warfare, before being further updated to specifically fulfill Search & Rescue duties, becoming the Sea King HAR2 and entering service in 1978.

The RAF Search and Rescue Force was established in 1986 and upgraded to the HAR3 variant, providing aerial support across the United Kingdom, Cyprus, and the Falkland Islands until 2016. The creation of the SARF was in response to a lack of support for downed military aircrews, significantly increasing their chances of survival. The Sea King's secondary operations also included civilian search and rescue missions, with the helicopter aiding in the rescue of distressed individuals from the sea, mountains, and flooded regions.

Airfix, the oldest UK manufacturer of scale model plastic kits, has been producing kits for the mass market since 1952. The company offers a wide range of models, catering to all types of scale modelers, with subjects ranging from military aircraft and ships to space, cars, dioramas, and military vehicles.

Airfix Starter Sets are ideal for beginners, each including glue, a brush, and acrylic paints, providing everything needed to complete a first-time kit. For the intermediate or advanced modeler, Airfix also offers a great plastic model kit with a skill level of 3, measuring 307mm in length and 263mm in width, and comprising 135 total pieces.

Starter Gift Sets from Airfix are the perfect one-stop-shop solution for modeler friends, kids, or for those looking to build their own models. These sets come with all the necessary paints, glue, and brushes to complete the kit. However, additional paints may be required to achieve a higher level of detail and specification.

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