This brand new plastic model kit features the Boeing Chinook HC.1 (Late Production) Helicopter in 1:72 scale by Airfix, designed for Level 3 builders. The kit comes in a brand new box with vintage-style packaging and is officially licensed, containing 171 detailed parts. Paint and cement are required but not included, and the parts are molded in light gray unless otherwise indicated. The assembled model measures approximately 16.5 inches in length and 9.8 inches in width, and includes decals to design the helicopter in two different schemes. The Boeing Chinook HC.1 ZA713/EN was part of the Royal Air Force’s No. 7 Squadron, a unit renowned for heavy-lift helicopter operations in both peacetime and combat. Delivered in the late 1980s, this tandem-rotor helicopter was designed to transport troops, artillery, vehicles, and essential supplies under challenging conditions, featuring uprated engines, advanced avionics, and a rugged airframe. ZA713 saw notable action during Operation Granby in the 1991 Gulf War, supporting coalition forces in the liberation of Kuwait, ferrying troops and Special Forces, delivering ammunition, fuel, and humanitarian aid, and contributing to post-ceasefire operations including mine clearance and civilian repatriation. Its service exemplified the RAF’s ability to project power and provide logistical support in high-intensity operations far from home, with No. 7 Squadron’s Chinooks becoming a symbol of British air mobility during the Gulf conflict. This 1:72 scale model captures the exact configuration and Gulf War camouflage worn during Operation Granby, with operational detailing that makes it an ideal display piece for collectors of military aviation history.

• Brand New Condition: This product is 100% brand new, unused, and in original condition.