The Westland Sea King HC.4 was a vital asset to the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm, specifically designed for amphibious assault and transport operations. Introduced in the late 1970s, the HC.4 variant featured a strengthened airframe, enlarged fuel capacity, and folding rotors and tail for shipboard operations. One of the most famous examples, ZA298, nicknamed King of the Jungles, served with No.846 Naval Air Squadron and played a crucial role in the Falklands War of 1982. Operating from HMS Fearless, it was tasked with transporting troops, supplies, and equipment across the remote and hostile terrain of the South Atlantic. During Operation Corporate, the British campaign to retake the Falkland Islands, the Sea King HC.4 proved invaluable in supporting amphibious landings and sustaining forward operations. ZA298 was instrumental in ferrying Royal Marines and Special Forces from ship to shore, often under the threat of Argentine air attacks. Beyond troop transport, it conducted casualty evacuations, logistical resupply missions, and even covert reconnaissance insertions. The ability of the Sea King to operate in extreme weather and rugged conditions made it an essential force multiplier for British forces during the conflict. Following the Falklands War, ZA298 and other HC.4s continued to serve in various combat zones, including the Balkans, Iraq, and Afghanistan, where they provided battlefield mobility and support for British forces. Despite eventually being replaced by the Merlin HC.4, the Sea King remains one of the most respected and recognizable helicopters in military aviation history. King of the Jungles itself became a legendary aircraft, symbolizing the resilience and effectiveness of British helicopter operations in war.
Features- Plastic model kit of Westland Sea King HC.4 Helicopter with 4 Scheme Options (Level 4) 1/48 plastic model kit by Airfix
- Contains 289 detailed parts
- Paint and cement required (not included)
- Parts molded in Light Gray, unless otherwise indicated
Specifications- Scale: 1-48 Scale
- Length: 18 in.
- Width: 15.625 in.
- Weight: 4 lbs
