Sikorsky SH-3G Sea King Helicopter '148987/AB 011 Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 2 Fleet Angels USS John F Kennedy (CVA-67)' (1970s) United States Navy 1/72 Diecast Model by Legion

Sikorsky SH-3G Sea King Helicopter '148987/AB 011 Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 2 Fleet Angels USS John F Kennedy (CVA-67)' (1970s) United States Navy 1/72 Diecast Model by Legion

$174.70
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Sikorsky SH-3G Sea King Helicopter '148987/AB 011 Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 2 Fleet Angels USS John F Kennedy (CVA-67)' (1970s) United States Navy 1/72 Diecast Model by Legion
  • Sikorsky SH-3G Sea King Helicopter '148987/AB 011 Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 2 Fleet Angels USS John F Kennedy (CVA-67)' (1970s) United States Navy 1/72 Diecast Model by Legion
  • Sikorsky SH-3G Sea King Helicopter '148987/AB 011 Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 2 Fleet Angels USS John F Kennedy (CVA-67)' (1970s) United States Navy 1/72 Diecast Model by Legion
  • Sikorsky SH-3G Sea King Helicopter '148987/AB 011 Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 2 Fleet Angels USS John F Kennedy (CVA-67)' (1970s) United States Navy 1/72 Diecast Model by Legion
  • Sikorsky SH-3G Sea King Helicopter '148987/AB 011 Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 2 Fleet Angels USS John F Kennedy (CVA-67)' (1970s) United States Navy 1/72 Diecast Model by Legion
  • Sikorsky SH-3G Sea King Helicopter '148987/AB 011 Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 2 Fleet Angels USS John F Kennedy (CVA-67)' (1970s) United States Navy 1/72 Diecast Model by Legion
  • Sikorsky SH-3G Sea King Helicopter '148987/AB 011 Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 2 Fleet Angels USS John F Kennedy (CVA-67)' (1970s) United States Navy 1/72 Diecast Model by Legion
  • Sikorsky SH-3G Sea King Helicopter '148987/AB 011 Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 2 Fleet Angels USS John F Kennedy (CVA-67)' (1970s) United States Navy 1/72 Diecast Model by Legion
  • Sikorsky SH-3G Sea King Helicopter '148987/AB 011 Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 2 Fleet Angels USS John F Kennedy (CVA-67)' (1970s) United States Navy 1/72 Diecast Model by Legion
  • Sikorsky SH-3G Sea King Helicopter '148987/AB 011 Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 2 Fleet Angels USS John F Kennedy (CVA-67)' (1970s) United States Navy 1/72 Diecast Model by Legion
  • Sikorsky SH-3G Sea King Helicopter '148987/AB 011 Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 2 Fleet Angels USS John F Kennedy (CVA-67)' (1970s) United States Navy 1/72 Diecast Model by Legion
Sikorsky SH-3G Sea King Helicopter '148987/AB 011 Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 2 Fleet Angels USS John F Kennedy (CVA-67)' (1970s) United States Navy 1/72 Diecast Model by Legion

Sikorsky SH-3G Sea King Helicopter '148987/AB 011 Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 2 Fleet Angels USS John F Kennedy (CVA-67)' (1970s) United States Navy 1/72 Diecast Model by Legion

$174.70
  • Brand new 1/72 scale diecast model of Sikorsky SH-3G Sea King Helicopter '148987/AB 011 - Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 2 - Fleet Angels - USS John F Kennedy (CVA-67)' (1970s) United States Navy die cast model by Legion.
  • Detailed exterior.
  • True-to-scale detail.
  • Has opening side door.
  • Comes with a display stand.
  • Manufacturer's original unopened packaging.
  • Made of diecast metal with some plastic parts.
  • Dimensions approximately Length- 9.5 - Rotor Diameter- 9 inches.
  • Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy - realistic feel.
  • It is a highly detailed and accurate model - perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history.
  • Realistic panel lines - antennas - access panels - and surface details for an authentic representation of the real-life helicopter.
HISTORY ASPECTS:The Sikorsky SH-3G Sea King BuNo 148987/AB 011 served with Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 2 (HC-2) “Fleet Angels” during a pivotal era of U.S. Navy rotary-wing operations in the 1970s. Developed by Sikorsky Aircraft - the Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King was originally designed for anti-submarine warfare - shipboard utility missions - and search-and-rescue operations. The SH-3G variant was a utility conversion optimized for vertical replenishment (VERTREP) - personnel transport - and ship support roles - removing some combat sensors in favor of increased flexibility and lift capability.Operating from the deck of the USS John F. Kennedy (CVA-67) - the SH-3G “Fleet Angels” played a vital role in carrier strike group logistics and at-sea support missions. HC-2 detachments were responsible for delivering supplies - mail - and personnel between ships - as well as conducting search-and-rescue and emergency medevac operations when required. In the busy operational tempo of the Cold War-era U.S. Navy - these helicopters ensured that carrier battle groups could remain deployed for extended periods without returning to port.Although the SH-3 Sea King family did not typically engage in direct combat - it supported major U.S. naval operations and Cold War deployments that often occurred in tense global environments. During the broader context of the Cold War - Sea Kings like 148987 supported fleet readiness in the Atlantic and Mediterranean - operating alongside carrier groups that projected American naval power worldwide. Earlier variants of the Sea King also saw service in the Vietnam War - where the type was widely used for search-and-rescue missions recovering downed aircrew under combat conditions.This 1:72 scale model is a finely detailed tribute to the workhorse helicopter of the U.S. Navy’s carrier fleet. Featuring authentic markings and the classic shipboard configuration - it captures the essential support role that made the Sea King indispensable to naval aviation operations. Perfect for collectors of Cold War naval aviation and carrier air wing history - this replica is a distinctive and meaningful display piece honoring at-sea logistics and rescue excellence.

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