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Westland Gazelle HT. 2 1/72 Scale Diecast Model S/N ZB647, “The Sharks” Royal Navy Helicopter Display Team, RNAS Culdrose Brand: Aviation72 SKU: AV7224008
AUD $59.00
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Westland Gazelle HT. 2 1/72 Scale Diecast Model, “The Sharks”, Royal Navy – AV7224008
Length | 16.2 cm | 6.4 in |
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Rotor ∅ | 14.6 cm | 5.7 in |
Diecast model features:
- Constructed with metal and plastic components
- Display stand included.
Aviation72 AV7224008
Aviation72 AV7224008 replicates in 1/72 scale diecast the Westland Gazelle HT. 2 serial number ZB647 of “The Sharks”, Royal Navy Helicopter Display Team. This Gazelle is now part of the Gazelle Squadron display team with civil registration G-CBSF.
Gazelle HT.2 was a training helicopter variant for the British FAA. It first flew on July 6, 1972, and entered operational service on December 10, 1974; 30 were built.
The Sharks
“The Sharks” were the Royal Navy’s Helicopter Display Team from 1975 to 1992, with the Gazelles and pilots borrowed from 705 Naval Air Squadron based at RNAS Culdrose. Pilots were volunteers, and any team activities were in addition to their regular weekday duties.
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 license 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.
Westland Gazelle HT. 2 1/72 Scale Diecast Model S/N ZB647, “The Sharks” Royal Navy Helicopter Display Team, RNAS Culdrose Brand: Aviation72 SKU: AV7224008
AUD $59.00
In stock