Description
The asymmetrical BV 141 was one of the strangest aircraft of World War II. The design was intended to give all round visibility essential in the reconnaissance role and although it achieved some success if never replaced the Fw 189. – Taken from the 7th edition catalogue (1969)
7th edition catalogue (1969), appearing for the first time as 492, there's a footnote stating "Now in Series 3 – No.394".
1987 edition catalogue, recorded as a new kit.
1987 edition catalogue, listed as Blohm & Voss Bv141 from Blohm & Voss Bv 141.
1998 edition catalogue, recorded as a new kit.
1998 edition catalogue, listed as Blohm & Voss Bv 141B from Blohm & Voss Bv141.
Additional information
| Airfix Series (first appearance) | 3 |
|---|---|
| First Issued | 1970 |
| Catalogue Ref - 7th Edition (1969) | 492/394 |
| Catalogue Ref - 8th Edition (1970) | 394 |
| Catalogue Ref - 9th Edition (1971) | 394 |
| Catalogue Ref - 10th Edition (1973) | 03014-8 |
| Catalogue Ref - 11th Edition (1974) | 03014-8 |
| Catalogue Ref - 12th Edition (1975) | 03014-8 |
| Catalogue Ref - 13th Edition (1976) | 03014-8 |
| Catalogue Ref - 14th Edition (1977) | 03014-8 |
| Catalogue Ref - 15th Edition (1978) | 03014-8 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1984 Edition | 9 03014 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1987 Edition | 3014 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1988 Edition | 3014 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1989 Edition | 3014 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1998 Edition | 3014 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1999 Edition | 3014 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2000 Edition | 3014 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2001 Edition | 3014 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2002 Edition | 3014 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2009 Edition | A03014 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2010 Edition | A03014 |
| Artist on Box Type 3 | Roy Cross |
