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:From Moonbase Alpha, the Eagle transporters range into deep space in the television adventure series, Space 1999. This kit has the futuristic look of Gerry Anderson's original idea and the completed model measures some 12in long. - Taken from the 13th edition catalogue (1976)
Airfix Series (first appearance): 6 Rarity of early version: Rare First Issued: 1976
This kit appeared in these catalogues:
13th Edition (1976) Ref: 06174-8 14th Edition (1977) Ref: 06174-8 15th Edition (1978) Ref: 06174-8 16th Edition (1979) Ref: 06174-8 17th Edition (1980) Ref: 06174-8 1982 Edition Ref: 06174-8 1983 Edition Ref: 9 06174 1984 Edition Ref: 9 06174
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