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:

First British combat aircraft with supersonic performance, the lightning has been in service with R.A.F. Fighter Command since 1960. Ususal characteristics of the Lightning include the twin engine arrangement - one engine being mounted behind and above the other - and the large belly fuel tank which, althrough not normally expendable, can be jettisoned in an emergency. The 35 parts of this kit combine to produce a superb scale model of this famous aeroplane.

- From 2nd Edition (1963)

Airfix Catalogue information:
Series: 2
Rarity of early version: Rare.
First Issued: 1963
Catalogue Ref - 2nd Edition (1963): 290
Catalogue Ref - 3rd Edition (1964): 290
Catalogue Ref - 4th Edition (1966): 290
Catalogue Ref - 5th Edition (1967): 290
Catalogue Ref - 6th Edition (1968): 290
Catalogue Ref - 7th Edition (1969): 290
Catalogue Ref - 8th Edition (1970): 290
Catalogue Ref - 9th Edition (1971): 290
Catalogue Ref - 10th Edition (1973): 02010-3
Catalogue Ref - 11th Edition (1974): 02010-3
Catalogue Ref - 12th Edition (1975): 02010-3
Catalogue Ref - 13th Edition (1976): 02010-3
Catalogue Ref - 14th Edition (1977): 02010-3
Catalogue Ref - 15th Edition (1978): 02010-3
Catalogue Ref - 16th Edition (1979): 02010-3
Catalogue Ref - 17th Edition (1980): 02010-3
Catalogue Ref - 1981 Edition: 02068-2
Catalogue Ref - 1982 Edition: 02068-2
Catalogue Ref - 1983 Edition: 9 02068
Catalogue Ref - 1984 Edition: 9 02068
Catalogue Ref - 1985 Edition: 902068
Catalogue Ref - 1986 Edition: 02068
Catalogue Ref - 1987 Edition: 02068
Catalogue Ref - 1988 Edition: 02068