AIRCRAFT
Royal Navy Wessex UH-5
SCALE & KIT
1/48 Italery
MODELER
Flying Dutchman’s Scale modelling
HISTORY
The Wessex HU.5 was a development of the HAS.1, replacing its single Gazelle engine with a pair of coupled Gnome turbines (similar to the RAFs HC.2). The HU.5 introduced the AS.12 wire-guided, anti-ship missile and GPMG door guns. In 1964, the more powerful Wessex HU.5 replaced the HAS.1 as a Commando Support Helicopter. The HU.5 was itself replaced by the Sea King HC.4 between Dec 1979 – Oct 1986 as a Commando Support Helicopter. The HU.5 was re-tasked for Search and Rescue operations and was eventually withdrawn from RN service on 31 Mar 1988.
PHOTO GALLERY (WESSEX UH-5)
PHOTO GALLERY (WESSEX HAS.1)
KIT REVIEW
MODEL KIT
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