De Havilland “D.H. 88 Comet Racer”
Kit Facts
- First issued
- 1957
- First catalogue reference
- 1399 in 1st Edition (1962)
- Box Type 3 artist
- Roy Cross
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Description
De Havilland "D.H. 88 Comet Racer" – Airfix kit 1399, first issued in 1957, Series 1, listed in the Airfix catalogues from 1962 to 2010. Later renumbered 93, 01013-9, A01013.
Apart from the retractable undercarriage, wing flaps and variable pitch propellers, the D.H. 88 "Comet" claimed fame when it won the Air Race to Australia in 1934. Piloted by Charles Scott and Tom Campbell-Black, the "Comet" flew the 11,700 miles in just 71 hours. This Aifix kit model can therefore be justly included in a collection of famous aircraft. – Taken from the 1st edition catalogue (1962)
5th edition catalogue (1967), listed as De Havilland 88 'Comet' Racer from De Havilland "D.H. 88 Comet Racer".
10th edition catalogue (1973), listed as de Havilland 88 Comet Racer from De Havilland 88 'Comet' Racer.
Additional information
| Airfix Series (first appearance) | 1 |
|---|---|
| First Issued | 1957 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1st Edition (1962) | 1399 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2nd Edition (1963) | 1399 |
| Catalogue Ref - 3rd Edition (1964) | 1399 |
| Catalogue Ref - 4th Edition (1966) | 1399 |
| Catalogue Ref - 5th Edition (1967) | 93 |
| Catalogue Ref - 6th Edition (1968) | 93 |
| Catalogue Ref - 7th Edition (1969) | 93 |
| Catalogue Ref - 8th Edition (1970) | 93 |
| Catalogue Ref - 9th Edition (1971) | 93 |
| Catalogue Ref - 10th Edition (1973) | 01013-9 |
| Catalogue Ref - 11th Edition (1974) | 01013-9 |
| Catalogue Ref - 12th Edition (1975) | 01013-9 |
| Catalogue Ref - 13th Edition (1976) | 01013-9 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2010 Edition | A01013 |
| Artist on Box Type 3 | Roy Cross |
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