{"product_id":"airfix-1-72-raf-rescue-launch-a05281v","title":"Airfix 1\/72 RAF Rescue Launch A05281V'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlastic model kit, assembly required. Glue, paint and finishing supplies not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item grid__item--60\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake on the modelling challenge of the RAF Rescue Launch, Vintage Classics style. Reprising the popular 1:72 scale model kit of the past, this Powerboat has 155 parts and two scheme options - which one will you build?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Second World War, the danger of losing large numbers of aircrew forced to ditch in the seas around the British Isles was very real, resulting in the creation of the Royal Air Force Sea Rescue Service, operating under the motto ‘The sea shall not have them’. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing vessels designed by the British Powerboat Company and utilising racing boat technology, this service was all about speed, with the Type Two 63ft HSL ‘Whaleback’ being arguably their most distinctive craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Powered by three 24ltr Napier Sea Lion engines, these boats must have sounded magnificent and it’s no wonder they were known as the ‘Spitfires of the sea’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 1em 0; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eWe are not responsible for any taxes, duty, VAT, customs or other fees on the receiver’s end.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 1em 0; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eCheck out our other items, and save on shipping! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 1em 0; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eTo receive combined shipping, place the items you wish to purchase in your cart and the discounted shipping will be calculated at checkout. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease complete all your shopping before checking out, we cannot combine shipping on separate orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSorry, no shipping refunds can be given for combining separate orders.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Airfix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41964653543487,"sku":"A05281V","price":38.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0032\/6762\/5029\/files\/a05281v_1.jpg?v=1755566602","url":"https:\/\/houseofhobbies.com\/products\/airfix-1-72-raf-rescue-launch-a05281v","provider":"Burbank's House of Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}