4 + Publications 4PLUS08 Westland Wessex Variants

4 + Publications 4PLUS08 Westland Wessex [HAS.1 HAS.3 HAS.31 HC.2 HAR.2, HCC.4 HU.5 Mk.50]

The book is soft bound, with a saddle stitched spine binding; actual size 11¾in x 8¼in (297 x 210 mm); it has 36 pages, 129 b&w  and 62 colour photos and 3 pages of colour camouflage profiles (10 machines depicted). The book describes the type history and technical aspects of the aeroplane, completed with a production overview. Camouflage and armament & equipment descriptions, detailed 1/72 scale plans, exterior and interior drawings, various sketches and a pull-out poster are also included.

The Wessex was a British development of the American Sikorsky S-58/H-34 multi-role helicopter. It was produced under licence by Westland Aircraft. The type entered operational service in 1961, and had a service life in excess of 40 years before being retired in the UK. It primarily served with the Royal Air Force, the Royal Navy and the Royal Australian Navy.

• Authors: Michal Ovčáčík and Karel Susa