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:In order to produce a model in keeping with the tradition of this great ship, the Airfix Construction kit for the H.M.S. "Victorious" contains no less than 94 parts. The completed model measures 15 1/2 inches in length and includes not only accurate structual detail but also "Scimitar", "Sea Vixen"' and "Sky Raider" Aircraft. The parts are moulded in battleship grey and the armour which consists of twelve 3 inch guns, six 40 mm. Bofors and four 3-pounders, is all faithfully reproduced. - Taken from the 1st edition catalogue (1962)
13th edition catalogue (1976), listed as HMS 'Victorious' from H.M.S. Victorious.
1984 edition catalogue, listed as HMS Victorious from HMS 'Victorious'.
Airfix Series (first appearance): 4 First Issued: 1959
Box art ArtistsInformation taken from: Airfix Collectors Club, Artist and Kit list - 6th Ed. Compiled by Jeremy Brook.Artist on Box Type 3: William Howard Jarvis Artist on Box Type 17: William Howard Jarvis
This kit appeared in these catalogues:
1st Edition (1962) Ref: F401S 2nd Edition (1963) Ref: F401S 3rd Edition (1964) Ref: F401S 4th Edition (1966) Ref: F401S 5th Edition (1967) Ref: F401S 6th Edition (1968) Ref: F401S 7th Edition (1969) Ref: F401S 8th Edition (1970) Ref: F401S 9th Edition (1971) Ref: F401S 10th Edition (1973) Ref: 04201-3 11th Edition (1974) Ref: 04201-3 12th Edition (1975) Ref: 04201-3 13th Edition (1976) Ref: 04201-3 14th Edition (1977) Ref: 04201-3 15th Edition (1978) Ref: 04201-3 16th Edition (1979) Ref: 04201-3 17th Edition (1980) Ref: 04201-3 1982 Edition Ref: 04201-3 1983 Edition Ref: 9 04201 1984 Edition Ref: 9 04201 1985 Edition Ref: 904201 1986 Edition Ref: 04201 1987 Edition Ref: 04201 1988 Edition Ref: 04201 1989 Edition Ref: 04201 1990 Edition Ref: 04201 2008 Edition Ref: A04201 2009 Edition Ref: A04201 2010 Edition Ref: A04201 2011 Edition Ref: A04201 2019 Edition Ref: A04201V 2020 Edition Ref: A04201V
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