Jet Provost T.5 "Red Pelicans" XW290/83, Central Flying School, RAF Little Rissington, 1973 (1:72 Scale)

Product Dimensions: 5.66 x 5.89 x 1.70 in.

Model History and Information: The BAC Jet Provost T.5 was the pressurised development of Britain's long-serving jet basic trainer, produced by the British Aircraft Corporation and used by the Royal Air Force until the type's retirement in 1993. The Central Flying School, the RAF's institution for training flying instructors, was based at RAF Little Rissington from 1946 to 1976 and provided the service's official aerobatic display teams. Its 'Red Pelicans' team flew Jet Provosts and served as the RAF's premier aerobatic team in 1964, before that role passed to the Gnat-equipped team that became the Red Arrows. The Red Pelicans continued afterwards as a Central Flying School display team using Jet Provost trainers.

Model Features & Details:

• Detailed cockpit with clear plastic canopy.
• Optional landing gears that allow the model to be displayed either in landing mode or flying mode.
• Stand included for flying mode.
• Pending manufacturer confirmation for weapons/pylon fit (this Red Pelicans display aircraft would not normally carry live ordnance).

Packaging: Full-color printed paper box with a large window opening. The model is packed and secured by clear blisters for easy viewing with an insert card at the back.