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: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.
Airfix Series (first appearance): 12 First Issued: 2006
Box art ArtistsInformation taken from: Airfix Collectors Club, Artist and Kit list - 6th Ed. Compiled by Jeremy Brook.Artist on Box Type 15: John D. Jones
This kit appeared in these catalogues:
2006 Edition Ref: 12050 2007 Edition Ref: 12050
Just some of the kits listed...