Dornier Do217J/E

Kit Facts

First issued
1978
First catalogue reference
04020-6 in 15th Edition (1978)
Box Type 5 artist
Ken McDonough

Description

To combat the RAF night attacks in 1942, the German Luftwaffe converted a number of Do 217E bombers into 217J night fighters, equipped with a formidable battery of eight guns in a modified nose. This revised kit includes optional parts and transfers enabling either of the two versions to be constructed. – Taken from the 15th edition catalogue (1978)

1988 edition catalogue, recorded as a new kit.

1988 edition catalogue, listed as Dornier Do 217E/J from Dornier Do217J/E.

Additional information

Airfix Series (first appearance)

4

First Issued

1978

Catalogue Ref - 15th Edition (1978)

04020-6

Catalogue Ref - 16th Edition (1979)

04020-6

Catalogue Ref - 17th Edition (1980)

04020-6

Catalogue Ref - 1982 Edition

04020-6

Catalogue Ref - 1983 Edition

9 04020

Catalogue Ref - 1988 Edition

4020

Catalogue Ref - 1989 Edition

4020

Catalogue Ref - 1990 Edition

4020

Artist on Box Type 5

Ken McDonough

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