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:To combat the RAF night attacks in 1942, the German Luftwaffe converted a number of Do 217E bombers into 217J night fighters, equipped with a formidable battery of eight guns in a modified nose. This revised kit includes optional parts and transfers enabling either of the two versions to be constructed. - Taken from the 15th edition catalogue (1978)
1988 edition catalogue, recorded as a new kit.
1988 edition catalogue, listed as Dornier Do 217E/J from Dornier Do217J/E.
Airfix Series (first appearance): 4 First Issued: 1978
Box art ArtistsInformation taken from: Airfix Collectors Club, Artist and Kit list - 6th Ed. Compiled by Jeremy Brook.Artist on Box Type 5: Ken McDonough Artist on Box Type 9: Serge Jamois
This kit appeared in these catalogues:
15th Edition (1978) Ref: 04020-6 16th Edition (1979) Ref: 04020-6 17th Edition (1980) Ref: 04020-6 1982 Edition Ref: 04020-6 1983 Edition Ref: 9 04020 1988 Edition Ref: 04020 1989 Edition Ref: 04020 1990 Edition Ref: 04020
Just some of the kits listed...