As helicopter technology continued to advance following the end of the Second World War, the operational flexibility offered by rotary-powered aircraft resulted in a race to develop a machine with the power and range to carry both troops and supplies efficiently. The breakthrough came with the introduction of the US Sikorsky H-19 Chickasaw, an aircraft which was the envy of the world, with the British military being particularly keen admirers.

Having successfully evaluated a number of aircraft, a licence agreement was signed to allow Westland Aircraft based at Yeovil to produce the helicopter for British service. Named the Whirlwind, the first British-built prototype flew in August 1953, with the type entering Royal Navy service in July 1954.

• 1/72 scale model
• Highly detailed
• 224 mm (8.81 in) Wingspan
• Included decal scheme: Westland Whirlwind HAS.22 No.781 Naval Air Squadron, Royal Naval Air Station Lee-on-Solent, Hampshire, England, 1961 (A)

• 1x 1/72 Westland Whirlwind Helicopter HAS.22 Scaled Plastic Model Kit
• 1x Decal Sheet

• Paints & Brushes
• Modelling Glue (such as Revell Contacta Professional Glue 25g)
• Tweezers, Scissors & Modelling Knives