1/72 Trumpeter British “Wyvern” S.4 - 01619 Gondola 4A flew away from Hunslow

4A flew away from Hunslow Heath aerodrome near London

wingspan: 259mm

Some machines were in use until the early 1990's

lightweight chassis and reliable engine

middle (1941~1942) and late (1943~1945) periods

1/72 Trumpeter British “Wyvern” S.4 - 01619 Gondola 4A flew away from HunslowThe Wyvern prototype was first flown in 1946 and was found to have a very respectable performance with a top speed of 456 mph, despite being considerably heavier than a DC3 transport plane. Unfortunately, the teething problems that were the bane of the Wyverns existence began to manifest themselves, arising from the enormous engine and propellor overhang, causing bending of the propellor shaft and associated problems. At about this time, the British