The description below is taken from the Airfix catalogue this kit was first seen in. There is also extra information underneath the main catalogues description including the changes to the name of this kit in the catalogues.
Airfix Catalogue description:One of the fastest ships ever to serve in the Royal Navy, Manxman was a high speed mine layer that became famous transporting troops and stores to Malta. She is still in service, now as a training ship. - Taken from the 8th edition catalogue (1970)
13th edition catalogue (1976), listed as HMS 'Manxman' from H.M.S. Manxman.
Airfix Series (first appearance): 2 Rarity of early version: Rare First Issued: 1971
Box art ArtistsInformation taken from: Airfix Collectors Club, Artist and Kit list - 6th Ed. Compiled by Jeremy Brook.Artist on Box Type 3: Roy Cross
This kit appeared in these catalogues:
8th Edition (1970) Ref: F203S 9th Edition (1971) Ref: F203S 10th Edition (1973) Ref: 02203-3 11th Edition (1974) Ref: 02203-3 12th Edition (1975) Ref: 02203-3 13th Edition (1976) Ref: 02203-3 14th Edition (1977) Ref: 02203-3 15th Edition (1978) Ref: 02203-3 17th Edition (1980) Ref: 02203-3
Just some of the kits listed...