Ref: AIR03077
Created: 07/06/2011
BOEING AH-64 APACHE LONGBOW
Description: The Hughes Apache entered service with the US Army bringing with it advanced technology to the concept of airborne battlefield support. This latest version has longer-range weapons accuracy and all-weather/night fighting capacity, detection of objects (moving or stationary) without being detected, as well as a number of other improvements required for the type of warfare encountered in the 21st century.
Description: The Westland Sea King is a British-made version of the Sikorsky S-61/S-3 and is operated by the RAF, Royal Navy and Royal Marines. On 1st November 1984 at RNAS Culdrose in Cornwall, 849 NAS was reformed to operate the two development AEW helicopters.
As more helicopters were converted they joined 849 NAS and in August 1985 the first three production Sea King AEW Mk 2s embarked on HMS Illustrious.
Ref: AIR05035
Created: 07/06/2011
BOEING CHINOOK HC.1
Description: The HC2 and HC2A aircraft are used primarily for troop carrying and for carrying internal and/or underslung loads. They can carry up to 55 troops or 10 tonnes of freight.
Ref: AIR50084
Created: 07/06/2011
SMALL STARTER SET -WESTLAND GAZELLE
Description: The Gazelle was built under licence by Westland for the British Army, Air Force and Royal Navy. They entered service in 1973 in the training role, and later as a light observation/liaison helicopter for the Army.
Contents
Model Kit
4 x Acrylic Paints
Glue
Brush
Ref: AIR50113
Created: 07/06/2011
WESTLAND SEA KING HAR 5 DIORAMA
Description: The Fleet Air Arm also provide Search and Rescue cover to large sections of the United Kingdom coastline, 24 hours a day and 365 days a year, typically at 15 minutes notice. Based at RNAS Culdrose in Cornwall and Prestwick in Scotland, Royal Navy helicopters are constantly available and fly missions that are as varied as they are far-reaching.
Contents
Model Kit
6 x Acrylic Paints
Glue
2 x Brushes