During the Second World War, the danger of losing large numbers of aircrew forced to ditch in the seas around the British Isles was very real, resulting in the creation of the Royal Air Force Sea Rescue Service, operating under the motto The sea shall not have them. Using vessels designed by the British Powerboat Company and utilising racing boat technology, this service was all about speed, with the Type Two 63ft HSL Whaleback being arguably their most distinctive craft. Powered by three 24ltr Napier Sea Lion engines, these boats must have sounded magnificent and its no wonder they were known as the Spitfires of the sea.

 

What's in the box?

Plastic kit

Instruction sheet

Paint guide

Decal Sheet

Parts: 155

Scheme Options: 2

  • Type Two Whaleback Air Sea Rescue Launch, Royal Air Force Marine Branch, English Channel, 1944
  • Type Two Whaleback Air Sea Rescue Launch, Royal Air Force Marine Branch, English Channel, 1941

 

Item Dimensions

Length (cm) - 26.6

Width (cm) - 7.0

Paint and glue not included

SKU AIR-05281V
Brand Airfix

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