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.
Airfix Catalogue description:The first Bitish manned aircraft designed to use the mixed-power formula, the S.R. 53 is a research fighter using a rocket motor as well as a turbojet for its power plant. The Airfix kit of the S.R. 53 is fully detailed including two winged tip "Firestreak" missiles.
- From 1st Edition (1962)
Airfix Series: 1
Rarity of early version: Rare
First Issued: 1958
This kit appeared in these catalogues:
1st Edition (1962) Ref: 1407
2nd Edition (1963) Ref: 1407
3rd Edition (1964) Ref: 1407
4th Edition (1966) Ref: 1407
5th Edition (1967) Ref: 100
6th Edition (1968) Ref: 100
7th Edition (1969) Ref: 100
8th Edition (1970) Ref: 100
9th Edition (1971) Ref: 100
10th Edition (1973) Ref: 01020-7
11th Edition (1974) Ref: 01020-7
12th Edition (1975) Ref: 02059-8
13th Edition (1976) Ref: 02059-8
