Cable Ship Iris. circa 1982. New small run. Falklands 40.

Here is another new ship model for 2022. This is a brand new metal 1250 scale model of the Cable Ship Iris as adapted in 1982 in the Falklands. She was built for the Post Office Corporation by Robb Caledon in 1976. She was 3872 tons gross and 97metres long. After being fitted with a larger helicopter deck, CS Iris left Devonport for Ascension to transport stores from there to the Falkland Islands. During seven months of active service CS Iris steamed over 45,000 miles and was involved in over 800 helicopter operations in a period of 74 days. The model is 78mms or 3inches in length.

CNC Catalogue number M14

 

 

£34.95

2 in stock

2 in stock