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 the changes to the name of this kit in the catalogues.
Airfix Catalogue description:The short/medium-range, twin-engined European Airbus is a collective attempt by four governments - France, West Germany, Spain and the Netherlands - to break into the American-dominated market for large civil airliners. Seating 250-300 passengers, Air France began regular services with the Airbus in 1974 followed by Lufthansa in 1976. - Taken from the 14th edition catalogue (1977)
1983 edition catalogue, listed as A300B Airbus (Lufthansa) from A300B Luthansa Airbus.
1987 edition catalogue, listed as part of the Modern Airliners Special Editions range.
1987 edition catalogue, listed as A300B Airbus from A300B Airbus (Lufthansa).
Airfix Series (first appearance): 6 First Issued: 1978
Box art ArtistsInformation taken from: Airfix Collectors Club, Artist and Kit list - 6th Ed. Compiled by Jeremy Brook.Artist on Box Type 5: Roy Cross Artist on Box Type 10: Gavin McLeod
This kit appeared in these catalogues:
14th Edition (1977) Ref: 06176-4 15th Edition (1978) Ref: 06176-4 16th Edition (1979) Ref: 06176-4 17th Edition (1980) Ref: 06176-4 1982 Edition Ref: 06176-4 1983 Edition Ref: 9 06176 1987 Edition Ref: 06179 1988 Edition Ref: 06179 1989 Edition Ref: 06179 1990 Edition Ref: 06179 1992 Edition Ref: 06179 2002 Edition Ref: 06179 2003 Edition Ref: 06179 2004 Edition Ref: 06179
Just some of the kits listed...
