Bristol Beaufighter T.F.X. Datasheet
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:Initially used as an R.A.F. nightfighter at the beginning of the second World War in 1840, later variations were used as long-range day fighters and ground strafers. The subject of this Airfix kit is the T.F.X., the last version to be produced in any quantity. It combined the virtues of fighter with the striking power of torpedo bomber. This 55-part kit produces a detailed model with a 9 1/2 inch wing span. - Taken from the 1st edition catalogue (1962)
5th edition catalogue (1967), listed as Bristol 'Beaufighter' T.F.X. from Bristol Beaufighter T.F.X..
10th edition catalogue (1973), listed as Bristol Beaufighter T.F.X from Bristol 'Beaufighter' T.F.X.
1987 edition catalogue, recorded as a new kit.
1987 edition catalogue, listed as Bristol Beaufighter TFX from Bristol Beaufighter T.F.X.
1997 edition catalogue, recorded as a new kit.
1998 edition catalogue, listed as Bristol Beaufighter TF.X from Bristol Beaufighter TFX.
Airfix Series (first appearance): 2 Rarity of early version: Rare First Issued: 1958
Box art ArtistsInformation taken from: Airfix Collectors Club, Artist and Kit list - 6th Ed. Compiled by Jeremy Brook.Artist on Box Type 3: Charles Oates Artist on Box Type 3: Roy Cross
This kit appeared in these catalogues:
1st Edition (1962) Ref: 1413 2nd Edition (1963) Ref: 1413 3rd Edition (1964) Ref: 283 4th Edition (1966) Ref: 283 5th Edition (1967) Ref: 283 6th Edition (1968) Ref: 283 7th Edition (1969) Ref: 283 8th Edition (1970) Ref: 283 9th Edition (1971) Ref: 283 10th Edition (1973) Ref: 02003-5 11th Edition (1974) Ref: 02003-5 12th Edition (1975) Ref: 02003-5 13th Edition (1976) Ref: 02003-5 14th Edition (1977) Ref: 02003-5 15th Edition (1978) Ref: 02003-5 16th Edition (1979) Ref: 02003-5 1987 Edition Ref: 02003 1988 Edition Ref: 02003 1989 Edition Ref: 02003 1990 Edition Ref: 02003 1997 Edition Ref: 02003 1998 Edition Ref: 02003 1999 Edition Ref: 02003 2000 Edition Ref: 02003 2001 Edition Ref: 02003 2002 Edition Ref: 02003 2003 Edition Ref: 02003 2004 Edition Ref: 02003 2005 Edition Ref: 02003 2006 Edition Ref: 02003 2007 Edition Ref: 02003 2008 Edition Ref: A02003 2009 Edition Ref: A02003 2010 Edition Ref: A02003 2011 Edition Ref: A02003 2012 Edition Ref: A02003
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