Description
The name Walrus was first given to this aircraft when it entered service with the R.A.F. in 1935. It was developed from the original Supermarine "Seagull" of 1922. Designed as a fleet spotter, it achieved fame during the war in a different role, that of an air-sea rescue aircraft. It was one of the few amphibians to be used during the war, and due to its ability to land and take off from land or sea, it was ideally suited for the job, a job which it carried out in many theatres of war. This Airfix kit of the Walrus contains 48 parts and makes into a striking scale model with a 7 3/4" wing span. – Taken from the 1st edition catalogue (1962)
5th edition catalogue (1967), listed as Supermarine 'Walrus' II from Super Marine Walrus II.
10th edition catalogue (1973), listed as Supermarine Walrus II from Supermarine 'Walrus' II.
1987 edition catalogue, recorded as a new kit.
Additional information
| Airfix Series (first appearance) | 2 |
|---|---|
| Rarity of early version | Rare |
| First Issued | 1957 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1st Edition (1962) | 1404 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2nd Edition (1963) | 1404 |
| Catalogue Ref - 3rd Edition (1964) | 282 |
| Catalogue Ref - 4th Edition (1966) | 282 |
| Catalogue Ref - 5th Edition (1967) | 282 |
| Catalogue Ref - 6th Edition (1968) | 282 |
| Catalogue Ref - 7th Edition (1969) | 282 |
| Catalogue Ref - 8th Edition (1970) | 282 |
| Catalogue Ref - 9th Edition (1971) | 282 |
| Catalogue Ref - 10th Edition (1973) | 02002-2 |
| Catalogue Ref - 11th Edition (1974) | 02002-2 |
| Catalogue Ref - 12th Edition (1975) | 02002-2 |
| Catalogue Ref - 13th Edition (1976) | 02002-2 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1987 Edition | 2002 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1988 Edition | 2002 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1989 Edition | 2002 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2009 Edition | A02002 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2010 Edition | A02002 |
| Artist on Box Type 3 | Charles Oates |
| Artist on Box Type 16 | Adam Tooby |
