US Paratroops
Kit Facts
- First issued
- 1976
- First catalogue reference
- 51464-8 in 13th Edition (1976)
- Box Type 4 artist
- William Stallion
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Description
US Paratroops – Airfix kit 51464-8, first issued in 1976, Series 1, listed in the Airfix catalogues from 1976 to 2010. Later renumbered 51564-7, 9 51564, 951564, 51564, A02711.
A series of large scale (1/32nd) soldiers from Airfix. Each set contains 29 soldiers in various combat positions. Because of the large scale there is a wealth of detail on these models. Each one can be painted to your own specifications for extra realism. – Taken from the 13th edition catalogue (1976)
The Military Series of 32nd scale figures is now available in 'Super' packs containing an average of 29 figures, or the new 'Standard' packs of 14 figures. – Taken from the 15th edition catalogue (1978)
Super – 51464-8
Standard – 51564-7
1982 edition catalogue, listed as US Paratroopers from US Paratroops.
1982 edition catalogue, only the standard set, 51564-7 is listed.
1985 edition catalogue, listed as U.S. Paras from US Paratroopers.
1986 edition catalogue, listed as US Paratroops from U.S. Paras.
Additional information
| Airfix Series (first appearance) | 1 |
|---|---|
| First Issued | 1976 |
| Catalogue Ref - 13th Edition (1976) | 51464-8 |
| Catalogue Ref - 14th Edition (1977) | 51464-8 |
| Catalogue Ref - 15th Edition (1978) | 51464-8 |
| Catalogue Ref - 16th Edition (1979) | 51464-8 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1982 Edition | 51564-7 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1984 Edition | 9 51564 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1985 Edition | 951564 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1986 Edition | 51564 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1987 Edition | 51564 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1988 Edition | 51564 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1989 Edition | 51564 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1990 Edition | 51564 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2009 Edition | A02711 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2010 Edition | A02711 |
| Artist on Box Type 4 | William Stallion |
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