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The description below is taken from the Airfix catalogue this kit was first seen in. There is also extra information underneath the main catalogues description including any changes to the name of this kit in the catalogues.
Airfix Catalogue description:The military version of the civil "B" type bus won fame in Flanders in the First World War and the model built from this highly detailed kit is accurate in every way. It includes the boarded up windows, an army driver, officer and other rank passengers and is complete even to the separate pick and shovel, rifles and discarded packs. - Taken from the 4th edition catalogue (1966)
6th edition catalogue (1968), listed as 1914 'Old Bill Bus' from 1914 "Old Bill" Bus.
Airfix Series (first appearance): 5 First Issued: 1962
Box art ArtistsInformation taken from: Airfix Collectors Club, Artist and Kit list - 6th Ed. Compiled by Jeremy Brook.Artist on Box Type 3: Roy Cross
This kit appeared in these catalogues:
4th Edition (1966) Ref: 573 5th Edition (1967) Ref: 573 7th Edition (1969) Ref: 573 8th Edition (1970) Ref: 573 9th Edition (1971) Ref: 573 10th Edition (1973) Ref: 05443-8 11th Edition (1974) Ref: 05443-8 12th Edition (1975) Ref: 05443-8 13th Edition (1976) Ref: 05443-8 14th Edition (1977) Ref: 05443-8
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