Copper State Models

RAF Armoured Car Crew Flying Lieutenant – Robert Evans (1/35) F35-075

This 1/35 scale resin figure from Copper State Models depicts Flying Lieutenant Robert Evans, a commanding officer from one of the RAF’s Armoured Car Companies during the interwar period. Crafted with exceptional accuracy, the figure captures the distinctive RAF service attire and confident bearing of an officer leading armoured patrols in the harsh conditions of the Middle East.

• Finely detailed 1/35 scale resin figure of Flying Lieutenant Robert Evans
• Authentic RAF uniform with officer insignia and accessories
• Designed for use with Rolls-Royce Armoured Car kits
• Superb casting with crisp, lifelike sculpting
• Ideal for interwar and colonial RAF dioramas

This figure embodies the leadership and discipline characteristic of the RAF’s early mechanised units. Intended to accompany other figures in Copper State Models’ RAF Armoured Car series, it provides both historical context and strong narrative presence for display or diorama work.

History: Flying Lieutenant Robert Evans represents the officers who commanded RAF Armoured Car Companies during the 1920s and 1930s, a time when the RAF was tasked with maintaining order across Britain’s overseas territories. Combining aerial reconnaissance with ground patrols, these units pioneered a new era of mobile warfare. Officers like Evans coordinated air–ground communication and directed operations across vast desert regions, particularly in Iraq and Palestine. Their efforts marked an innovative chapter in RAF history, demonstrating adaptability and strategic vision that influenced later armoured tactics in World War II.