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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:One of the earliest Russian jet-bombers that is still with many Eastern Bloc countries. Optional Polish, Chinese, and Czechoslovakian markings. - Taken from the 6th edition catalogue (1968)
16th edition catalogue (1979), listed as Ilyushin IL-28 Beagle from Ilyushin IL-28.
1992 edition catalogue, listed as Ilyushin IL28 from Ilyushin IL-28 Beagle.
1994 edition catalogue, listed as Ilyushin IL 28 from Ilyushin IL28.
Airfix Series (first appearance): 4 First Issued: 1968
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 5: Ron Jobson
This kit appeared in these catalogues:
6th Edition (1968) Ref: 490 7th Edition (1969) Ref: 490 8th Edition (1970) Ref: 490 9th Edition (1971) Ref: 490 10th Edition (1973) Ref: 04010-9 11th Edition (1974) Ref: 04010-9 12th Edition (1975) Ref: 04010-9 13th Edition (1976) Ref: 04010-9 16th Edition (1979) Ref: 04010-9 1992 Edition Ref: 04010 1993 Edition Ref: 04010 1994 Edition Ref: 04010 1995 Edition Ref: 04010
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