cription
A ship which represented the first of a new breed of vessel for the modern Royal Navy, HMS Devonshire (D02) was the first of the Navy’s new County-class Destroyers, which were designed around the Seaslug surface to air missile system. A fleet defender designed to knock out high flying enemy aircraft before they could release their stand-off anti-shipping munitions, Devonshire was launched in June 1960 and commissioned in November 1962 and was the first vessel of her type to enter Royal Navy service and the first operational Royal Navy ship to fire the Seaslug missile. The missile was only used in action once and this was when HMS Antrim fired Seaslugs during the Falklands War, but it has to be said with somewhat disappointing results.Decommissioned in 1978, she would spend the next six years languishing in Portsmouth harbour, as a proposed sale to the Egyptian Navy fell through. For such a notable ship, she would meet a rather ignominious end as a target ship, sunk by HMS Splendid in the North Atlantic on 17th July 1984, only days after serving as a floating target during Sea-Eagle anti-ship missile trials. Paint and Glue NOT included, these can be purchased from our Humbrol store. Please order for Scheme A – 24 30 33 34 54 64 73 104 225
Safety Warning
Not suitable for children under 8 years. For use under adult supervision. Read the instructions before use, follow them for reference. Humbrol Poly Cement contains butyl acetate. May casue drowsiness or dizziness. Avoid breathing vapours . Use only outdoors or in a well ventitlated area. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a doctor if you do feel unwell. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations. Read label before use.