AIRA03001V - Airfix - 1/72 De Havilland Heron Mk.II - WWHP113279

AIRA03001V - Airfix - 1/72 De Havilland Heron Mk.II - WWHP113279

Preowned, Original seal, Box worn

The de Havilland DH.114 Heron grew out of the success of the twin engined Dove, stretching the airframe and adding a second pair of Gipsy Queen engines to create a four engined feederliner that could carry 17 passengers into short and rough airfields. First flown in May 1950, it found work with regional and colonial operators around the world where reliability mattered more than speed. The Mk.II brought a retractable undercarriage in place of the original fixed gear, cutting drag and improving cruise performance. Only around 150 Herons were built, though the type also served with the RAF and Royal Navy, and the Jersey Airlines machines became a familiar sight on Channel Islands routes.

In the box

• Airfix 1:72 scale injection moulded plastic kit, 67 parts
• Vintage Classics release using mould tools originally cut in 1959
• Box art by Mike Renwick, 1993
• Assembled length 205mm, wingspan 302mm
• Skill level 2, approximately 1 hour build time
• Waterslide decal sheet for de Havilland DH.114 Heron II, G-AORG, Jersey Airlines
• Illustrated assembly instructions with painting and decal placement guide
• Cement, paints and tools are not included