Fairey Battle
Kit Facts
- First issued
- 1968
- First catalogue reference
- 259 in 6th Edition (1968)
- Box Type 3 artist
- Roy Cross
- Box Type 6 artist
- Ken McDonough
- Box Type 16 artist
- Adam Tooby
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Description
This large single-engined bomber was the standard equipment of the R.A.F. in 1939. High losses led to its withdrawal and re-introduction as a trainer. – Taken from the 6th edition catalogue (1968)
1987 edition catalogue, recorded as a Series 3 kit.
Additional information
| Airfix Series (first appearance) | 2 |
|---|---|
| First Issued | 1968 |
| Catalogue Ref - 6th Edition (1968) | 259 |
| Catalogue Ref - 7th Edition (1969) | 259 |
| Catalogue Ref - 8th Edition (1970) | 259 |
| Catalogue Ref - 9th Edition (1971) | 259 |
| Catalogue Ref - 10th Edition (1973) | 02029-7 |
| Catalogue Ref - 11th Edition (1974) | 02029-7 |
| Catalogue Ref - 12th Edition (1975) | 02029-7 |
| Catalogue Ref - 13th Edition (1976) | 02029-7 |
| Catalogue Ref - 14th Edition (1977) | 02029-7 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1987 Edition | 3032 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1988 Edition | 3032 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2010 Edition | A03032 |
| Artist on Box Type 3 | Roy Cross |
| Artist on Box Type 6 | Ken McDonough |
| Artist on Box Type 16 | Adam Tooby |
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