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Westland Gazelle AH. 1 1/72 Scale Diecast Model S/N XZ310, No. 670 Sqn, 7 (Trg) Regt, AAC British ArmyBrand: Aviation72 SKU: AV-72-24-002
AUD $75.00
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Westland Gazelle AH. 1 1/72 Scale Diecast Model, No. 670 Sqn, AAC, British Army – AV-72-24-002
Length | 16.2 cm | 6.4 in | Approx |
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Rotor ∅ | 14.6 cm | 5.7 in | Approx |
Diecast model features:
- Constructed with metal and plastic components
- Display stand included.
Aviation72 AV-72-24-002
Aviation72 AV-72-24-002 replicates in 1/72 scale diecast the Westland Gazelle AH. 1 serial number XZ310 of No. 670 Squadron 7 (Training) Regiment (7 (Trg) Regt), Army Air Corps (AAC) British Army, stationed at Middle Wallop, Hampshire, England.
No.670 Sqn
No. 670 Squadron formed in December 1944 as an RAF glider assault unit for the Asia Theatre of Operations, disbanded in July 1946. The squadron reformed under the Army Air Corps (AAC) in 1989 at Middle Wallop as part of the 7 (Trg) Regiment AAC responsible for the Operational Training Phase (OTP) of the Army Pilots Course. In April 2018, the squadron was moved to the 9 Regiment AAC at RAF Shawbury.
Aérospatiale Gazelle
The Aérospatiale Gazelle is a French five-seat helicopter commonly used for light transport, scouting and light attack duties. It first flew on April 7, 1967, entering service in 1973.
Westland Aircraft manufactured them under licence in the United Kingdom, SOKO in Yugoslavia and the Arab British Helicopter Company (ABHCO) in Egypt. Production ended in 1996, with 1,775 airframes built.
It used a single Turbomeca Astazou turbine engine and was the first helicopter to feature a fenestron tail. In the attack role, it can carry two machine guns, rocket pods and missiles.
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Westland Gazelle AH. 1 1/72 Scale Diecast Model S/N XZ310, No. 670 Sqn, 7 (Trg) Regt, AAC British ArmyBrand: Aviation72 SKU: AV-72-24-002
AUD $75.00
In stock
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