The description below is taken from the Airfix catalogue this kit was first seen in. There may also be extra information underneath the main catalogues description.

The Nimrod is a Limited Edition Kit. Nimrod is the worlds only jet maritime reconnaissance aircraft and submarine hunter. The Aircraft has been in service witht he RAF for over three decades and has flown in a number of conflicts around the world, including the Falklands War, two Gulf Wars and other troubled spots. Given four sidewinder air-to-air missiles in the first Gulf War, it could be said that Nimrod became the largest fighter in the world and it can now fly up to maximum speeds of 575mph powered by four Rolls Royce Spey engines. Please see History for more information.