The Sikorsky SH-3D Sea King was the US Navy's primary carrier-based recovery helicopter during the Apollo era, tasked with plucking astronauts and their Command Module from the ocean after splashdown. This kit depicts helicopter "66", one of the recovery aircraft assigned to Apollo command module retrieval duties, complete with the distinctive orange/white high-visibility recovery scheme and swimmer/flotation gear associated with the mission.
Dragon's 1/72 rendition captures the Sea King's boat-hulled fuselage, folding tail boom and five-blade main rotor with crisp, finely moulded detail typical of the range, while keeping the model compact enough to display alongside other space-race subjects.
Accurate decals are included for the recovery squadron markings and NASA-related insignia carried during Apollo recovery operations.
This is a natural pick for space history enthusiasts and helicopter modellers alike, commemorating a less-celebrated but essential link in the Apollo program's success.
