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:Based on the aircraft flown by Major Thomas Buchanan McGuire who shot down 38 aircraft in the Pacific theatre. - Taken from the 1990 edition catalogue
1989 edition catalogue, recorded as a new kit.
1989 edition catalogue, listed as part of the World War II Aircraft of the Aces Special Editions range.
1993 edition catalogue, listed as Lockheed P38H Lightning from Lockheed P-38 Lightning.
1994 edition catalogue, listed as Lockheed P38 H Lightning from Lockheed P38H Lightning.
1995 edition catalogue, listed as Lockheed P38H Lightning from Lockheed P38 H Lightning.
1997 edition catalogue, listed as Lockheed P-38F/H Lightning from Lockheed P38H Lightning.
Airfix Series (first appearance): 2 First Issued: 1989
Box art ArtistsInformation taken from: Airfix Collectors Club, Artist and Kit list - 6th Ed. Compiled by Jeremy Brook.Artist on Box Type 10: James Goulding
This kit appeared in these catalogues:
1989 Edition Ref: 02088 1990 Edition Ref: 02088 1992 Edition Ref: 02088 1993 Edition Ref: 02088 1994 Edition Ref: 02088 1995 Edition Ref: 02088 1996 Edition Ref: 02088 1997 Edition Ref: 02088 1998 Edition Ref: 02088 1999 Edition Ref: 02088 2000 Edition Ref: 02088 2001 Edition Ref: 02088 2002 Edition Ref: 02088 2003 Edition Ref: 02088 2004 Edition Ref: 02088 2005 Edition Ref: 02088 2006 Edition Ref: 02088 2007 Edition Ref: 02088 2009 Edition Ref: A02088
Just some of the kits listed...