Airfix RAF Rescue Launch 1:72 Model Kit #A05281V

Product details

Embrace the challenge of assembling this striking 1:72 scale RAF Rescue Launch, crafted in the genuine Vintage Classics tradition. This model kit, a revival of a beloved classic, comprises 155 pieces and provides two unique scheme options, enabling you to recreate these historic Sea Rescue Service vessels with precision and period detail.

Key Features

• 155 components for a detailed and immersive building experience
• Two genuine scheme options available
• 1:72 scale representation of the iconic Type Two 63ft HSL 'Whaleback'
• Skill level 3 - ideal for modellers aged 8 and above
• Vintage Classics presentation honours modelling tradition
• Depicts the renowned 'Spitfires of the sea' rescue boats

History

During World War II, the risk of losing numerous aircrew forced to abandon their aircraft in the waters surrounding the British Isles was significant, prompting the establishment of the Royal Air Force Sea Rescue Service, which operated under the motto 'The sea shall not have them'.

Utilising vessels crafted by the British Powerboat Company and incorporating racing boat technology, this service prioritised speed, with the Type Two 63ft HSL 'Whaleback' being one of their most notable crafts.

Driven by three 24-litre Napier Sea Lion engines, these boats must have produced an impressive sound, earning them the nickname 'Spitfires of the sea'.

Product details

• Manufacturer: Airfix
• Manufacturer part number: A05281V
• Heartland item number: ARXA05281V
• Scale: 1:72
• Condition: New
• Assembly required