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:

With many variations, this Airfix Kit produces a detailed model of the Bristol type fighter, or "Brisfit" as it was commonly known. It proved to be one of the outstanding aircraft of World War I and was in fact still retained in service with the British and foreign Air Forces until about 1930.

- From 1st Edition (1962)

1988 Edition - listed as both 01005 and 01080 Special Edition Vintage Aircraft.

Airfix Catalogue information:
Series: 1
First Issued: 1956
Catalogue Ref - 1st Edition (1962): 1386
Catalogue Ref - 2nd Edition (1963): 1386
Catalogue Ref - 3rd Edition (1964): 1386
Catalogue Ref - 4th Edition (1966): 1386
Catalogue Ref - 5th Edition (1967): 85
Catalogue Ref - 6th Edition (1968): 85
Catalogue Ref - 7th Edition (1969): 85
Catalogue Ref - 8th Edition (1970): 85
Catalogue Ref - 9th Edition (1971): 85
Catalogue Ref - 10th Edition (1973): 01005-8
Catalogue Ref - 11th Edition (1974): 01005-8
Catalogue Ref - 12th Edition (1975): 01005-8
Catalogue Ref - 13th Edition (1976): 01005-8
Catalogue Ref - 17th Edition (1980): 01005-8
Catalogue Ref - 1982 Edition: 61005-8
Catalogue Ref - 1987 Edition: 01005
Catalogue Ref - 1988 Edition: 01005
Catalogue Ref - 1989 Edition: 01080
Catalogue Ref - 1990 Edition: 01080
Catalogue Ref - 1992 Edition: 01080
Catalogue Ref - 1993 Edition: 01080
Catalogue Ref - 1994 Edition: 01080
Catalogue Ref - 1995 Edition: 01080
Catalogue Ref - 1996 Edition: 01080
Catalogue Ref - 2009 Edition: A01080
Catalogue Ref - 2010 Edition: A01080
Catalogue Ref - 2011 Edition: A01080
Catalogue Ref - 2012 Edition: A01080