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:Regarded as the finest heavy bomber of World War Two, the Lancaster dropped more bombs than any aircraft in history. This fine new kit captures completely this superb machine. Alternative markings and a full bomb load are included. - Taken from the 17th edition catalogue (1980)
1985 edition catalogue, listed as Avro Lancaster B 111 from Avro Lancaster B.III.
1986 edition catalogue, listed as Avro Lancaster B111 from Avro Lancaster B 111.
1988 edition catalogue, listed as Avro Lancaster BIII from Avro Lancaster B111.
1996 edition catalogue, listed as Avro Lancaster BI from Avro Lancaster BIII.
1997 edition catalogue, listed as Avro Lancaster BI/BIII from Avro Lancaster BI.
Airfix Series (first appearance): 8 First Issued: 1980
Box art ArtistsInformation taken from: Airfix Collectors Club, Artist and Kit list - 6th Ed. Compiled by Jeremy Brook.Artist on Box Type 6: James Goulding
This kit appeared in these catalogues:
17th Edition (1980) Ref: 08002-0 1982 Edition Ref: 08002-0 1983 Edition Ref: 9 08002 1984 Edition Ref: 9 08002 1985 Edition Ref: 908002 1986 Edition Ref: 08002 1987 Edition Ref: 08002 1988 Edition Ref: 08002 1989 Edition Ref: 08002 1990 Edition Ref: 08002 1992 Edition Ref: 08002 1993 Edition Ref: 08002 1994 Edition Ref: 08002 1995 Edition Ref: 08002 1996 Edition Ref: 08002 1997 Edition Ref: 08002 1998 Edition Ref: 08002 1999 Edition Ref: 08002 2000 Edition Ref: 08002 2001 Edition Ref: 08002 2002 Edition Ref: 08002 2003 Edition Ref: 08002 2004 Edition Ref: 08002 2005 Edition Ref: 08002 2006 Edition Ref: 08002 2007 Edition Ref: 08002 2008 Edition Ref: A08002
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