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:America's second wide-body tri-jet airliner, the DC-10, now joins the Airfix range with this new 82-part kit. Optional position undercarriage and the colourful livery of British Caledonian are just two of the features that make this model a worthy addition to the airliner series. - Taken from the 15th edition catalogue (1978)
Airfix Series (first appearance): 6 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 6: Ken McDonough
This kit appeared in these catalogues:
15th Edition (1978) Ref: 06177-7 17th Edition (1980) Ref: 06177-7 1982 Edition Ref: 06177-7
Just some of the kits listed...