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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.
Airfix Catalogue description:Suggesting complete safety in the air "Heron" aircraft are used by the R.A.F. in the Queen's Flight, one of which is frequently flown personally by H.R.H The Duke of Edinburgh. This Airfix kit contains 62 parts and produces a model with a wing span of 11 3/4 inches and features include a retractable undercarriage, passenger steps, and stewardess as well as four passengers. Optional markings are included to finish the model either as a Heron of the Queen's Flight or in the markings of Jersey Airlines. - Taken from the 1st edition catalogue (1962)
5th edition catalogue (1967), listed as De Havilland 'Heron' Mk. II from De Havilland "Heron" Series II.
9th edition catalogue (1971), listed as de Havilland 'Heron' Mk.II from De Havilland 'Heron' Mk. II.
10th edition catalogue (1973), listed as de Havilland Heron Mk.II from de Havilland 'Heron' Mk.II.
1993 edition catalogue, recorded as a new kit.
1993 edition catalogue, listed as de Havilland Heron II from de Havilland Heron Mk.II.
Airfix Series (first appearance): 3 Rarity of early version: Scarce 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: Roy Cross Artist on Box Type 10: Mike Renwick Artist on Box Type 17: Mike Renwick
This kit appeared in these catalogues:
1st Edition (1962) Ref: 381 2nd Edition (1963) Ref: 381 3rd Edition (1964) Ref: 381 4th Edition (1966) Ref: 381 5th Edition (1967) Ref: 381 6th Edition (1968) Ref: 381 7th Edition (1969) Ref: 381 8th Edition (1970) Ref: 381 9th Edition (1971) Ref: 381 10th Edition (1973) Ref: 03001-2 11th Edition (1974) Ref: 03001-2 12th Edition (1975) Ref: 03001-2 13th Edition (1976) Ref: 03001-2 1993 Edition Ref: 03001 1994 Edition Ref: 03001 1995 Edition Ref: 03001 2019 Edition Ref: A03001V 2020 Edition Ref: A03001V
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