AIR03021-6 - Airfix 1/72 SA.330 Puma - WWHP111609

AIR03021-6 - Airfix 1/72 SA.330 Puma - WWHP111609

Preowned, Resealed, Mint

The Aérospatiale SA 330 Puma is a four-bladed, twin-turbine medium transport helicopter developed jointly by Sud Aviation and Westland under the Anglo-French helicopter agreement of 1967. The RAF adopted it as the Puma HC.1, entering service in 1971 with No. 33 and No. 230 Squadrons in the tactical transport and support role. The French Armée de l'Air operated the type extensively in parallel. The Puma later evolved into the Super Puma and Cougar families, remaining in production into the 21st century. This kit, tooled by Airfix in 1973, was notable for its detailed interior — full cockpit, cargo bay with troop seats and bulkheads, and opening side doors — making it one of the most complete 1/72 helicopter kits of its era.

Box Contents:

• Injection-moulded plastic sprues (approx. 112 parts), moulded in light grey
• Clear sprue (cockpit glazing)
• Full cockpit interior
• Complete cargo bay with troop seats and bulkheads
• Opening side cargo/troop doors
• Detailed rotor head with working rotors
• Waterslide decal sheet — 2 marking options:
  • RAF Puma HC.1, No. 33 Sqn., CL/XW214, RAF Odiham, 1973 (dark green/grey, box art scheme)
  • French Armée de l'Air scheme
• Instruction sheet

Series 3 | Tooled 1973. Paint and cement required, not included.