This 1:72 diecast model of Westland Puma HC.1 in 230 Squadron 'Tiger Meet' livery (1990) showcases one of the most striking and memorable schemes applied to an RAF helicopter. 230 Squadron was among the first units to operate the Puma, originally based at RAF Odiham, with notable deployments to West Germany, a short detachment during Operation Granby in the Gulf, and an extended tour in Northern Ireland from RAF Aldergrove. Since 2009, the squadron has been based at RAF Benson alongside the rest of the RAF Puma fleet.
As one of the few RAF squadrons to feature a Tiger on its crest, 230 Squadron is a proud participant in the annual NATO Tiger Meet. These events often inspire bold, feline-themed paint schemes, including the eye-catching black-and-yellow tiger-striped livery featured on this model—applied in 1990 to celebrate the squadron’s Tiger heritage.
This model comes prebuilt and includes display accessories and a stand, making it an ideal addition for collectors of rotary-wing aircraft and special NATO Tiger Meet commemoratives.
