Description
The Sikorsky Sea King helicopter currently in service with the U.S. Navy and now selected for production in Britain. Sonar equipment, torpedoes and depth charges are all included in this highly detailed kit. – Taken from the 7th edition catalogue (1969)
15th edition catalogue (1978), listed as Sikorsky SH-3D Sea King from SH-3D Sea King.
1984 edition catalogue, listed as Sikorsky Sea King from Sikorsky SH-3D Sea King.
1985 edition catalogue, listed as Westland Sea King from Sikorsky Sea King.
Additional notes
Originally released as part of the aircraft range with decal markings for number "63" (large numbers on side of fuselage). It was re-released the following year as part of the new Space range with markings "66" and described in the catalogues as the famous 66 (1969 cataloque description above) that picked up the Apollo astronauts.
The Original "63" in Type 3 box is therefore rare.
The 1971 issue of the "66" (the Apollo 11 recovery aircraft from USS Hornet) also included a winch cage and astronaut figure.
Additional information
| Airfix Series (first appearance) | 3 |
|---|---|
| First Issued | 1968 |
| Catalogue Ref - 7th Edition (1969) | 390 |
| Catalogue Ref - 8th Edition (1970) | 390 |
| Catalogue Ref - 9th Edition (1971) | 390 |
| Catalogue Ref - 10th Edition (1973) | 03010-6 |
| Catalogue Ref - 11th Edition (1974) | 03010-6 |
| Catalogue Ref - 12th Edition (1975) | 03010-6 |
| Catalogue Ref - 13th Edition (1976) | 03010-6 |
| Catalogue Ref - 14th Edition (1977) | 03010-6 |
| Catalogue Ref - 15th Edition (1978) | 03010-6 |
| Catalogue Ref - 16th Edition (1979) | 03010-6 |
| Catalogue Ref - 17th Edition (1980) | 03010-6 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1982 Edition | 03010-6 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1983 Edition | 9 03010 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1984 Edition | 9 03181 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1985 Edition | 903043 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1986 Edition | 3043 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1987 Edition | 3043 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1988 Edition | 3043 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1989 Edition | 3043 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1990 Edition | 3043 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1992 Edition | 3043 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1993 Edition | 3043 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1994 Edition | 3043 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1995 Edition | 3043 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1996 Edition | 3043 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1997 Edition | 3043 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1998 Edition | 3043 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1999 Edition | 3043 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2000 Edition | 3043 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2001 Edition | 3043 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2002 Edition | 3043 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2003 Edition | 3043 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2004 Edition | 3043 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2005 Edition | 3043 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2006 Edition | 3043 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2007 Edition | 3043 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2008 Edition | A03043 |
| Artist on Box Type 3 | Roy Cross |
| Artist on Box Type 11 | Gavin McLeod |
| Artist on Box Type 16 | Adam Tooby |
