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:

The most important of the Luftwaffe's reconnaissance machines in World War II, the Fw 189 was used mainly on the Russian front. It was a rugged aircraft capable of operating under the worst conditions and of absorbing enormous punishment.

- From 7th Edition (1969)

 

Airfix Catalogue information:
Series: 2
First Issued: 1969
Catalogue Ref - 7th Edition (1969): 267
Catalogue Ref - 8th Edition (1970): 267
Catalogue Ref - 9th Edition (1971): 267
Catalogue Ref - 10th Edition (1973): 02037-8
Catalogue Ref - 11th Edition (1974): 02037-8
Catalogue Ref - 12th Edition (1975): 02037-8
Catalogue Ref - 13th Edition (1976): 02037-8
Catalogue Ref - 14th Edition (1977): 02037-8
Catalogue Ref - 15th Edition (1978): 02037-8
Catalogue Ref - 17th Edition (1980): 02037-8
Catalogue Ref - 1982 Edition: 02037-8