Beachead
Kit Facts
- First issued
- 1967
- First catalogue reference
- 1734 in 7th Edition (1969)
- Box Type 3 artist
- Andrew Prewett
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Description
Beachead – Airfix kit 1734, first issued in 1967, Series 1, listed in the Airfix catalogues from 1969 to 2008. Later renumbered 1785, 09706-8, 40706-9, 6704, A06704.
A snap-together model of a typical gun emplacement as used during World War II. This item sets the scene for the British Paratroopers who are making an aerial assault on the German Infantry in their Beachhead position. – Taken from the 7th edition catalogue (1969)
13th edition catalogue (1976), listed as Beachead Set from Beachead.
1994 edition catalogue, recorded as a new kit.
1994 edition catalogue, listed as Gun Emplacement from Beachead Set.
Additional information
| Airfix Series (first appearance) | 1 |
|---|---|
| Rarity of early version | Scarce |
| First Issued | 1967 |
| Catalogue Ref - 7th Edition (1969) | 1734 |
| Catalogue Ref - 8th Edition (1970) | 1734 |
| Catalogue Ref - 9th Edition (1971) | 1785 |
| Catalogue Ref - 10th Edition (1973) | 09706-8 |
| Catalogue Ref - 11th Edition (1974) | 09706-8 |
| Catalogue Ref - 12th Edition (1975) | 09706-8 |
| Catalogue Ref - 13th Edition (1976) | 40706-9 |
| Catalogue Ref - 14th Edition (1977) | 40706-9 |
| Catalogue Ref - 15th Edition (1978) | 40706-9 |
| Catalogue Ref - 16th Edition (1979) | 40706-9 |
| Catalogue Ref - 17th Edition (1980) | 40706-9 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1994 Edition | 6704 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1995 Edition | 6704 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1996 Edition | 6704 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1997 Edition | 6704 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1998 Edition | 6704 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1999 Edition | 6704 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2000 Edition | 6704 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2001 Edition | 6704 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2002 Edition | 6704 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2003 Edition | 6704 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2004 Edition | 6704 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2005 Edition | 6704 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2006 Edition | 6704 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2007 Edition | 6704 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2008 Edition | A06704 |
| Artist on Box Type 3 | Andrew Prewett |
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