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

Airfix Catalogue description:

Russia's latest advanced swing-wing interceptor, the MiG-23 is in large-scale service with the Soviet Air Force. This detailed kit has more than 65 parts and two sets of transfers.

Airfix Catalogue information:
Series: 3
First Issued: 1980
Catalogue Ref - 17th Edition (1980): 03036-8
Catalogue Ref - 1982 Edition: 03036-8
Catalogue Ref - 1983 Edition: 9 03036
Catalogue Ref - 1984 Edition: 9 03036
Catalogue Ref - 1985 Edition: 903036
Catalogue Ref - 1986 Edition: 03036
Catalogue Ref - 1987 Edition: 03036
Catalogue Ref - 1988 Edition: 03036
Catalogue Ref - 1989 Edition: 03036
Catalogue Ref - 1990 Edition: 03036
Catalogue Ref - 1992 Edition: 03036
Catalogue Ref - 1993 Edition: 03036
Catalogue Ref - 1994 Edition: 03036
Catalogue Ref - 1995 Edition: 03036
Catalogue Ref - 1996 Edition: 03036
Catalogue Ref - 1997 Edition: 03036