B-29 Superfortress
Kit Facts
- First issued
- 1966
- First catalogue reference
- 781 in 4th Edition (1966)
- Box Type 3 artist
- Roy Cross
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Instruction Sheets
Description
B-29 Superfortress – Airfix kit 781, first issued in 1966, Series 7, listed in the Airfix catalogues from 1966 to 2008. Later renumbered 07001-4, 9 07001, 7001, A07001.
The biggest yet, this fabulous kit of the Boeing Superfortress, the "Bomber that won the war" is 23 1/2 inches in wing span and contains over 200 authentically detailed parts. The remotely controlled guns of the full size aircraft are faithfully reproduced in the model as are the operating bomb doors revealing a full load of bombs. Airfix research in co-operation with the Boeing Company and the American Aviation Historical Society has brought about the most impressive and accurate model to date. The optional transfers included give a choice of two of the most famous Superfortresses, "Joltn Josie" or "Eddie Allen". – Taken from the 4th edition catalogue (1966)
5th edition catalogue (1967), listed as Boeing B-29 'Superfortress' from B-29 Superfortress.
10th edition catalogue (1973), listed as Boeing B-29 Superfortress from Boeing B-29 'Superfortress'.
1983 edition catalogue, listed as B-29 Superfortress from Boeing B-29 Superfortress.
1987 edition catalogue, recorded as a new kit.
1987 edition catalogue, listed as Boeing B-29 Superfortress from B-29 Superfortress.
Additional information
| Airfix Series (first appearance) | 7 |
|---|---|
| Rarity of early version | Rare |
| First Issued | 1966 |
| Catalogue Ref - 4th Edition (1966) | 781 |
| Catalogue Ref - 5th Edition (1967) | 781 |
| Catalogue Ref - 6th Edition (1968) | 781 |
| Catalogue Ref - 7th Edition (1969) | 781 |
| Catalogue Ref - 8th Edition (1970) | 781 |
| Catalogue Ref - 9th Edition (1971) | 781 |
| Catalogue Ref - 10th Edition (1973) | 07001-4 |
| Catalogue Ref - 11th Edition (1974) | 07001-4 |
| Catalogue Ref - 12th Edition (1975) | 07001-4 |
| Catalogue Ref - 13th Edition (1976) | 07001-4 |
| Catalogue Ref - 14th Edition (1977) | 07001-4 |
| Catalogue Ref - 15th Edition (1978) | 07001-4 |
| Catalogue Ref - 16th Edition (1979) | 07001-4 |
| Catalogue Ref - 17th Edition (1980) | 07001-4 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1982 Edition | 07001-4 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1983 Edition | 9 07001 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1987 Edition | 7001 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1988 Edition | 7001 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1989 Edition | 7001 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1990 Edition | 7001 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1992 Edition | 7001 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1993 Edition | 7001 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1994 Edition | 7001 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1995 Edition | 7001 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1996 Edition | 7001 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1997 Edition | 7001 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1998 Edition | 7001 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1999 Edition | 7001 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2000 Edition | 7001 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2001 Edition | 7001 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2002 Edition | 7001 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2003 Edition | 7001 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2004 Edition | 7001 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2005 Edition | 7001 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2006 Edition | 7001 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2007 Edition | 7001 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2008 Edition | A07001 |
| Artist on Box Type 3 | Roy Cross |
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