Copper State Models

RAF Armoured Car Crew Sergeant – Edward “Ted” Macdonald (1/35) F35-073

This 1/35 scale resin figure from Copper State Models portrays RAF Armoured Car Crew Sergeant Edward “Ted” Macdonald, a distinguished member of the RAF’s early armoured car units. Sculpted with exceptional accuracy, the figure reflects the professionalism and composure of interwar RAF personnel serving in challenging desert environments.

• Highly detailed 1/35 scale resin figure of Sgt. Edward “Ted” Macdonald
• Authentic RAF armoured car crew uniform and field gear
• Perfect for pairing with Rolls-Royce Armoured Car kits
• Superb casting and lifelike pose ideal for diorama work
• Historically accurate representation of RAF desert operations

This figure captures the rugged appearance and confidence of a career serviceman in one of the RAF’s most distinctive interwar roles. Designed to complement other figures in the series, it serves as a fine tribute to the men who pioneered armoured reconnaissance and air-ground coordination in the early 20th century.

History: Sergeant Edward “Ted” Macdonald served with the RAF Armoured Car Companies during the interwar years, when Britain’s air and ground forces worked together to maintain stability across the Middle East. These units, equipped with Rolls-Royce armoured cars, were deployed in Iraq and other territories as part of Britain’s evolving air control strategy. Macdonald and his comrades faced harsh desert conditions and long patrols, often operating far from established bases. Their efforts marked a formative period in RAF history, laying the groundwork for the mechanised reconnaissance and mobility doctrines later refined during World War II.