A300B Airbus
Kit Facts
- First issued
- 1974
- First catalogue reference
- 06173-5 in 11th Edition (1974)
- Box Type 4 artist
- Roy Cross
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Description
The short/medium-range, twin-engined European Airbus is a collective attempt by four governments – France, Weat Germany, Spain and the Netherlands – to break into American-dominated market of large civil airliners. Seating 250-300 passengers, Air France will begin services with the A300 in 1974. – Taken from the 11th edition catalogue (1974)
14th edition catalogue (1977), listed as A300B Air France Airbus from A300B Airbus.
Additional information
| Airfix Series (first appearance) | 6 |
|---|---|
| First Issued | 1974 |
| Catalogue Ref - 11th Edition (1974) | 06173-5 |
| Catalogue Ref - 12th Edition (1975) | 06173-5 |
| Catalogue Ref - 13th Edition (1976) | 06173-5 |
| Catalogue Ref - 14th Edition (1977) | 06173-5 |
| Catalogue Ref - 15th Edition (1978) | 06173-5 |
| Artist on Box Type 4 | Roy Cross |
