The 66,000 ton France, pride of the French line, is the world's longest liner. She was launched by Mme. de Gaulle and sailed on her maiden voyage to New York on the 3rd February 1962. She carries 2,000 passengers and has a crew of 1,000. The S.S. France is reproduced in superb detail by this 148-part kit. Finished model measures 20 3/4 inches long. - Taken from the 3rd edition catalogue (1964)
13th edition catalogue (1976), listed as SS 'France' from S.S. France.
| Airfix Series (first appearance) | 6 |
|---|---|
| Rarity of early version | Rare |
| First Issued | 1963 |
| Catalogue Ref - 3rd Edition (1964) | F602S |
| Catalogue Ref - 4th Edition (1966) | F602S |
| Catalogue Ref - 5th Edition (1967) | F602S |
| Catalogue Ref - 6th Edition (1968) | F602S |
| Catalogue Ref - 7th Edition (1969) | F602S |
| Catalogue Ref - 8th Edition (1970) | F602S |
| Catalogue Ref - 9th Edition (1971) | F602S |
| Catalogue Ref - 10th Edition (1973) | 06202-2 |
| Catalogue Ref - 11th Edition (1974) | 06202-2 |
| Catalogue Ref - 12th Edition (1975) | 06202-2 |
| Catalogue Ref - 13th Edition (1976) | 06202-2 |
| Catalogue Ref - 14th Edition (1977) | 06202-2 |
| Catalogue Ref - 15th Edition (1978) | 06202-2 |
| Catalogue Ref - 16th Edition (1979) | 06202-2 |
| Artist on Box Type 3 | William Howard Jarvis |
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