{"product_id":"airfix-raf-rescue-launch-1-72-model-kit-a05281v","title":"Airfix RAF Rescue Launch 1:72 Model Kit #A05281V","description":"\u003cp\u003eEmbrace 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e155 components for a detailed and immersive building experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo genuine scheme options available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:72 scale representation of the iconic Type Two 63ft HSL 'Whaleback'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkill level 3 - ideal for modellers aged 8 and above\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage Classics presentation honours modelling tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepicts the renowned 'Spitfires of the sea' rescue boats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHistory\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring 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'.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUtilising 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDriven by three 24-litre Napier Sea Lion engines, these boats must have produced an impressive sound, earning them the nickname 'Spitfires of the sea'.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Airfix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer part number: A05281V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeartland item number: ARXA05281V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1:72\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: New\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembly required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Airfix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53046501278008,"sku":"ARXA05281V","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/6049\/2625\/files\/a05281v_1.webp?v=1790542016","url":"https:\/\/munclemikes.com\/products\/airfix-raf-rescue-launch-1-72-model-kit-a05281v","provider":"Muncle Mikes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}