Saunders-Roe SR-A1 Wale

[TomZ]

Saunders-Roe SR-A1 Wale



The SR-A1 first flew in 1947. It was the first jet-propelled water-based aircraft in the world. The concept behind the SR.A/1 originated during the Second World War as a reaction to Japan's successful use of military float planes and the emergence of the turbojet engine.



The idea was to deploy the fighter to forward Island bases without the need for complex infrastructure.



Although the aircraft was rather heavy, the Royal Navy ordered it into production as the Wale and a total of 168 were built before production stopped in 1950.
The Wale served with RN squadrons in the far east and was replaced in service by the Supermarine Sea Lion.



Model: Planet 1/72, resin

TomZ

[PR19_Kit]

Wonderful, I LOVE it!   

[Steel Penguin]

looks good 

[ericr]

  

[63cpe]

Yeah, this just had ro be done...you did an amazing job to make the Saro an operational plan in FAA service. Well done!

David aka 63cpe

[NARSES2]

Great job Tom   

That was one of the first resin kits I built and I have to say you've done a far better job then I managed   

[zenrat]

 

[McColm]

Great work 

[The Rat]

  

[comrade harps]

Neat-O 

Although, l would like to see one grunged-up.

[Pellson]

Really, really nice! 

[Dizzyfugu]

Nice, the ESDG/Sky livery suits it well (and makes it look even more whale-like!). 

[dwomby]

I like that a lot.

David