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A05281V RAF Rescue Launch

RAF Rescue Launch
RAF Rescue Launch
RAF Rescue Launch
RAF Rescue Launch
RAF Rescue Launch
RAF Rescue Launch

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Item code:
A05281V
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Pay later - when dispatched

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Product Info

During the Second World War, the danger of losing large numbers of aircrew forced to ditch in the seas around the British Isles was very real, resulting in the creation of the Royal Air Force Sea Rescue Service, operating under the motto ‘The sea shall not have them’. Using vessels designed by the British Powerboat Company and utilising racing boat technology, this service was all about speed, with the Type Two 63ft HSL ‘Whaleback’ being arguably their most distinctive craft. Powered by three 24ltr Napier Sea Lion engines, these boats must have sounded magnificent and it’s no wonder they were known as the ‘Spitfires of the sea’.

What's Inside

Plastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.

Schemes

A05281V SCH A

A05281V - Type Two "Whaleback" Air Sea Rescue Launch, Royal Air Force Marine Branch, English Channel, 1944. (A)

Paints required for this scheme

Simply select the paints you required by ticking the box next to each colour, or the select all option.
Once done, add to your basket.

A05281V SCH B

A05281V - Type Two "Whaleback" Air Sea Rescue Launch, Royal Air Force Marine Branch, English Channel, 1941. (B)

Paints required for this scheme

Simply select the paints you required by ticking the box next to each colour, or the select all option.
Once done, add to your basket.

Tech Specs

How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer?
155
Item Scale
1:72 Scale
Release type
Re-Introduction
Item Length - Without Packaging (cm)
26.6
Item Width - Without Packaging (cm)
7
Finish
Plastic
Number of Scheme options
2
Skill Level
3
Flying Hours
2
product_release_type Re-Introduction

WARNING Not suitable for children under 36 months. It contains small parts which can present a choking hazard. Please retain these details and the address for future reference. CAUTION Please remove all packaging before giving the toy to a child.