The description below is taken from the Airfix catalogue this kit was first seen in. There may also be extra information underneath the main description.

Airfix Catalogue description:

These large German destroyers were very active during the early campaigns of 1941-42, although they fared badly at the hands of the Royal Navy. A number survived to serve under foreign flags after the war.

Airfix Catalogue information:
Series: 2
Rarity of early version: Rare.
First Issued: 1975
Catalogue Ref - 11th Edition (1974): 03206-5
Catalogue Ref - 12th Edition (1975): 02205-9
Catalogue Ref - 13th Edition (1976): 02205-9
Catalogue Ref - 14th Edition (1977): 02205-9
Catalogue Ref - 15th Edition (1978): 02205-9
Catalogue Ref - 17th Edition (1980): 02205-9