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:One of the few unorthodox fighters to be used in World War II, the Airacobra had its engine mounted behind the pilot driving via an extension shaft and was one of the first fighters to use a tricycle undercarriage. Unsuccessful as an interceptor, it came into its own in the ground attack role, especially in Russian hands. This 37 part kit is supplied with transfers for both American and Russian versions. - Taken from the 4th edition catalogue (1966)
5th edition catalogue (1967), listed as Bell P-39 Q 'Airacobra' from Bell P-39 Q Airacobra.
10th edition catalogue (1973), listed as Bell P-39Q Airacobra from Bell P-39 Q 'Airacobra'.
1987 edition catalogue, listed as Bell P39Q 'Airacobra' from Bell P-39Q Airacobra.
Airfix Series (first appearance): 1 First Issued: 1965
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 Artist on Box Type 16: Adam Tooby
This kit appeared in these catalogues:
4th Edition (1966) Ref: 119 5th Edition (1967) Ref: 119 6th Edition (1968) Ref: 119 7th Edition (1969) Ref: 119 8th Edition (1970) Ref: 119 9th Edition (1971) Ref: 119 10th Edition (1973) Ref: 01039-1 11th Edition (1974) Ref: 01039-1 12th Edition (1975) Ref: 01039-1 13th Edition (1976) Ref: 01039-1 14th Edition (1977) Ref: 01039-1 15th Edition (1978) Ref: 01039-1 16th Edition (1979) Ref: 01039-1 1982 Edition Ref: 61039 1983 Edition Ref: 9 61039 1984 Edition Ref: 9 61039 1987 Edition Ref: 01039 1988 Edition Ref: 01039 1989 Edition Ref: 01039 2009 Edition Ref: A01039 2010 Edition Ref: A01039 2011 Edition Ref: A01039 2012 Edition Ref: A01039
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