Percival E.2H Mew Gull - The Golden City
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1/72 scale model of the Percival Mew Gull E.2H, the model is composed of polyurethane resin parts, fuselage wings and rudder, and small and detailed parts in 3D printed resin, with vacuum-formed canopy and with decals printed by Arctic Decals
The Percival Mew Gull E.2H, registered ZS-AHM and named "The Golden City", was built to compete in the 1936 Schlesinger Race, a demanding air race from Portsmouth (UK) to Johannesburg (South Africa).
It was flown by the renowned Maj. Allister Miller,well-known pioneer pilot of South African aviation
Although he did not complete the race, Rose's flight in "The Golden City" was remarkable: he reached Salisbury, the capital of Southern Rhodesia (now Harare, Zimbabwe). Despite its British-sounding name, Salisbury is located over 7,500 km from Portsmouth, highlighting the aircraft’s impressive range and endurance under extreme conditions.
Mechanical issues forced Rose to retire at that point, but the flight remains a testament to the ambition and performance of British light aviation in the 1930s.
AR.720301
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- AR.720301
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