De Havilland Comet 4B
[SK500]

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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 any changes to the name of this kit in the catalogues.

Here is the first of a new series, a 9 inch wing-span model of the Comet 4B. This Airfix kit has 48 parts and comes complete with British European Airways markings, attractive stand and a capsule of cement. The 4B is also in service with Olympic Airways making this version a possible alternative for the collector. The Comet 4B is powered by four Rolls-Royce Avon 525B turbo-jets giving a cruising speed of approximately 530 m.p.h. and a fully loaded maximum range of 2,240 miles. - Taken from the 1st edition catalogue (1962)

3rd edition catalogue (1964), recorded as a Series B kit.

5th edition catalogue (1967), listed as De Havilland 'Comet' 4B from De Havilland Comet 4B.

7th edition catalogue (1969), recorded as a Series 3 kit.

8th edition catalogue (1970), recorded as a Series 2 kit.

9th edition catalogue (1971), listed as de Havilland 'Comet' 4B from De Havilland 'Comet' 4B.

9th edition catalogue (1971), recorded as a Series 3 kit.

10th edition catalogue (1973), listed as de Havilland Comet 4B from de Havilland 'Comet' 4B.

1994 edition catalogue, recorded as a new kit.

1994 edition catalogue, listed as D.H. Comet 4B from de Havilland Comet 4B.