“R.E.8”
Kit Facts
- First issued
- 1957
- First catalogue reference
- 1401 in 1st Edition (1962)
- Box Type 3 artist
- Roy Cross
- Box Type 10 artist
- Paul Monteagle
- Box Type 16 artist
- Adam Tooby
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Description
The initials R.E. stand for Reconnaissance Experimental. Although originally designed for artillery observation in World War 1 and saw some active service, it was mainly used for carrying out experimental radio communication work, and did a great deal towards the safety air passengers enjoy today. The R.E.8 had a maximum speed of 102miles per hour and was powered by a 150 h.p. engine. – Taken from the 1st edition catalogue (1962)
5th edition catalogue (1967), listed as R.E.8 from "R.E.8".
17th edition catalogue (1980), recorded as a Series 2 kit.
1987 edition catalogue, listed as part of the Vintage Aircraft Special Editions range.
1987 edition catalogue, listed as RE8 from R.E.8.
1992 edition catalogue, listed as part of the WWI Aircraft of the Aces series.
1993 edition catalogue, listed as RAF RE8 1918 from RE8.
1994 edition catalogue, listed as RAF RE 8 1918 from RAF RE8 1918.
1995 edition catalogue, listed as RAF RE8 1918 from RAF RE 8 1918.
Additional information
| Airfix Series (first appearance) | 1 |
|---|---|
| First Issued | 1957 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1st Edition (1962) | 1401 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2nd Edition (1963) | 1401 |
| Catalogue Ref - 3rd Edition (1964) | 1401 |
| Catalogue Ref - 4th Edition (1966) | 1401 |
| Catalogue Ref - 5th Edition (1967) | 96 |
| Catalogue Ref - 6th Edition (1968) | 96 |
| Catalogue Ref - 7th Edition (1969) | 96 |
| Catalogue Ref - 8th Edition (1970) | 96 |
| Catalogue Ref - 9th Edition (1971) | 96 |
| Catalogue Ref - 10th Edition (1973) | 01016-8 |
| Catalogue Ref - 11th Edition (1974) | 01016-8 |
| Catalogue Ref - 17th Edition (1980) | 02060-8 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1987 Edition | 1076 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1988 Edition | 1076 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1989 Edition | 1076 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1990 Edition | 1076 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1992 Edition | 1076 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1993 Edition | 1076 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1994 Edition | 1076 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1995 Edition | 1076 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1996 Edition | 1076 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2009 Edition | A01076 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2010 Edition | A01076 |
| Artist on Box Type 3 | Roy Cross |
| Artist on Box Type 10 | Paul Monteagle |
| Artist on Box Type 16 | Adam Tooby |
