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Airfix - HMS Devonshire 1/600 Scale Model
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Discover the detail and craftsmanship of the Airfix - HMS Devonshire 1/600 Scale Model, an exceptional addition to your naval model collection. This meticulously designed model kit celebrates the legacy of HMS Devonshire (D02), the first County-class Destroyer of the modern Royal Navy. With precision engineering, this kit beautifully captures the iconic silhouette and features that made HMS Devonshire a pivotal part of the Royal Navy's air defense strategy from 1960 to 1978.
The Airfix HMS Devonshire model includes intricately detailed parts, showcasing the authentic Seaslug missile system, allowing both seasoned modelers and beginners to create a stunning replica. Whether you're a model enthusiast or a naval history buff, this kit provides an engaging building experience while honoring maritime heritage.
Perfect for display or as a thoughtful gift, the Airfix HMS Devonshire model connects you to a significant chapter in naval history. Each model tells the story of a ship designed to protect against high-flying enemy threats. Completed with an easy-to-follow assembly guide, you’ll soon relish the joy of recreating a vessel that distinguished itself in the Royal Navy. Make waves in your collection with the Airfix HMS Devonshire 1/600 Scale Model from Smartfox NZ, where quality meets nostalgia!
Explore the splendor of naval history with the Airfix - HMS Devonshire 1/600 Scale Model. This exquisite model kit captures the essence of the first County-class Destroyer of the modern Royal Navy, designed with precision to highlight the iconic features of HMS Devonshire (D02). Crafted for collectors and enthusiasts alike, this model is an ideal addition to any warship collection, depicting the vessel that was integral to air defense tactics during its service from 1960 to 1978.
The Airfix HMS Devonshire model kit includes everything you need to build a stunning replica, including finely detailed parts and an easy-to-follow assembly guide. With its authentic representation of the Seaslug missile system and classic design, this model is perfect for both experienced modelers and those new to assembly kits. Celebrate maritime heritage with a model that not only showcases the engineering prowess of the Royal Navy but also tells the story of a ship that entered service as an air defense titan.
Whether for display or a rewarding building experience, the Airfix HMS Devonshire 1/600 Scale Model stands out as an exceptional gift for model enthusiasts, naval history buffs, and hobbyists. Recreate the legacy of a vessel that played a crucial role in the Royal Navy and make your collection shine with this captivating model from Smartfox NZ!
A ship which represented the first of a new breed of vessel for the modern Royal Navy, HMS Devonshire (D02) was the first of the Navy's new County-class Destroyers, which were designed around the Seaslug surface to air missile system. A fleet defender designed to knock out high flying enemy aircraft before they could release their stand-off anti-shipping munitions, Devonshire was launched in June 1960 and commissioned in November 1962 and was the first vessel of her type to enter Royal Navy service and the first operational Royal Navy ship to fire the Seaslug missile. The missile was only used in action once and this was when HMS Antrim fired Seaslugs during the Falklands War, but it has to be said with somewhat disappointing results.
Decommissioned in 1978, she would spend the next six years languishing in Portsmouth harbour, as a proposed sale to the Egyptian Navy fell through. For such a notable ship, she would meet a rather ignominious end as a target ship, sunk by HMS Splendid in the North Atlantic on 17th July 1984, only days after serving as a floating target during Sea-Eagle anti-ship missile trials.
The Airfix HMS Devonshire model includes intricately detailed parts, showcasing the authentic Seaslug missile system, allowing both seasoned modelers and beginners to create a stunning replica. Whether you're a model enthusiast or a naval history buff, this kit provides an engaging building experience while honoring maritime heritage.
Perfect for display or as a thoughtful gift, the Airfix HMS Devonshire model connects you to a significant chapter in naval history. Each model tells the story of a ship designed to protect against high-flying enemy threats. Completed with an easy-to-follow assembly guide, you’ll soon relish the joy of recreating a vessel that distinguished itself in the Royal Navy. Make waves in your collection with the Airfix HMS Devonshire 1/600 Scale Model from Smartfox NZ, where quality meets nostalgia!
Explore the splendor of naval history with the Airfix - HMS Devonshire 1/600 Scale Model. This exquisite model kit captures the essence of the first County-class Destroyer of the modern Royal Navy, designed with precision to highlight the iconic features of HMS Devonshire (D02). Crafted for collectors and enthusiasts alike, this model is an ideal addition to any warship collection, depicting the vessel that was integral to air defense tactics during its service from 1960 to 1978.
The Airfix HMS Devonshire model kit includes everything you need to build a stunning replica, including finely detailed parts and an easy-to-follow assembly guide. With its authentic representation of the Seaslug missile system and classic design, this model is perfect for both experienced modelers and those new to assembly kits. Celebrate maritime heritage with a model that not only showcases the engineering prowess of the Royal Navy but also tells the story of a ship that entered service as an air defense titan.
Whether for display or a rewarding building experience, the Airfix HMS Devonshire 1/600 Scale Model stands out as an exceptional gift for model enthusiasts, naval history buffs, and hobbyists. Recreate the legacy of a vessel that played a crucial role in the Royal Navy and make your collection shine with this captivating model from Smartfox NZ!
A ship which represented the first of a new breed of vessel for the modern Royal Navy, HMS Devonshire (D02) was the first of the Navy's new County-class Destroyers, which were designed around the Seaslug surface to air missile system. A fleet defender designed to knock out high flying enemy aircraft before they could release their stand-off anti-shipping munitions, Devonshire was launched in June 1960 and commissioned in November 1962 and was the first vessel of her type to enter Royal Navy service and the first operational Royal Navy ship to fire the Seaslug missile. The missile was only used in action once and this was when HMS Antrim fired Seaslugs during the Falklands War, but it has to be said with somewhat disappointing results.
Decommissioned in 1978, she would spend the next six years languishing in Portsmouth harbour, as a proposed sale to the Egyptian Navy fell through. For such a notable ship, she would meet a rather ignominious end as a target ship, sunk by HMS Splendid in the North Atlantic on 17th July 1984, only days after serving as a floating target during Sea-Eagle anti-ship missile trials.
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