The Pilatus PC-6 Turbo Porter is a Swiss produced utility aircraft that first flew in 1961. Its superb short take off and landing (STOL) performance lead to it being adopted by many armed forces around the world, and it is a highly successful civilian
design.

The PC-6 entered service in the Austrian Air Force in 1996 with for use in light transport and general duties. The aircraft proved itself to be very adaptable and now carries out aerial photography and fire-fighting roles in addition to its original mission.

In May 1996, 4 Staffel (squadron) painted PC-6 3G-EK in highly colorful scheme to celebrate 20 years of operating the type. The aircraft was nicknamed “Blaue Elise” (Blue Elise) after a character in the ‘Pink Panther’ cartoon series.

Unsurprisingly, the PC-6 was also ordered by the Swiss Air Force. The Turbo-Porter replaced the piston engined Porters in service, and some of the original Porters were reengined to bring them up to Turbo-Porter standard. 17 in total were
delivered from 1976 onward.

This version provides markings for a regular Swiss camouflaged version with sharkmouth, a typically camouflaged Austrian version in Olive Green uppers and Light Blue lowers, and the overall bright mid-blue Austrian scheme celebrating 20 years of PC-6 Turbo Porter operations in Austrian service.

The High Planes Models kit includes limited run injection moulded plastic, resin and white metal parts, vacuum formed canopies by Falcon and three decal options.

Scale: 1:72

Materials: Plastic, Resin, White metal

Decal Options: Swiss Air Force, Austrian Air Force x 2

This is an assembly kit for experienced modellers using limited run technology. Some clean up of parts and fitting will be required. Paint and cement not included. Suitable for ages 14 to Adult.

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