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Brand new 1/72 scale diecast model of the Westland Sea King HC.4 Helicopter in "40th Anniversary Livery," representing the 848 Naval Air Squadron, Commando Helicopter Force, Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton, Somerset (2009) by Legion. The model features a detailed exterior, true-to-scale detail, and an opening side door. Made of diecast metal with some plastic parts for durability and a heavy, realistic feel, it comes with a display stand and the manufacturer’s original unopened packaging. The model measures approximately 9.5 inches in length with a rotor diameter of 9 inches and showcases realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels, and surface details for an authentic representation. The Sea King HC.4, adorned in the 40th Anniversary livery, served with the 848 Naval Air Squadron as part of the Royal Navy's Commando Helicopter Force, participating in military operations and humanitarian missions, including the Falklands War in 1982, performing amphibious assaults, troop transport, and casualty evacuation. This highly detailed 1:72 scale model commemorates the helicopter's versatility, reliability, and the heroic efforts of the personnel who operated and maintained it, celebrating its remarkable contributions to military and humanitarian operations worldwide.