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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:Built in 1946 for express passenger services, the 'Battle of Britain' class is easily recognised by the stream-lined casing. Most of the class are named after R.A.F. Squadrons or airfields. - Taken from the 6th edition catalogue (1968)
9th edition catalogue (1971), listed as Battle of Britain Class 'Biggin Hill' from Battle of Britain Class "Biggin Hill".
Airfix Series (first appearance): 5 First Issued: 1968
Box art ArtistsInformation taken from: Airfix Collectors Club, Artist and Kit list - 6th Ed. Compiled by Jeremy Brook.Artist on Box Type 3: Roy Cross
This kit appeared in these catalogues:
6th Edition (1968) Ref: R501 7th Edition (1969) Ref: R501 8th Edition (1970) Ref: R501 9th Edition (1971) Ref: R501 10th Edition (1973) Ref: 05651-7 11th Edition (1974) Ref: 05651-7 12th Edition (1975) Ref: 05651-7 13th Edition (1976) Ref: 05651-7 14th Edition (1977) Ref: 05651-7 15th Edition (1978) Ref: 05651-7 16th Edition (1979) Ref: 05651-7
Just some of the kits listed...
