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:More than 1000 DC-9 jet airliners have been built and one of the many operators of the type is Swissair whose markings are included in this detailed kit. - Taken from the 17th edition catalogue (1980)
1984 edition catalogue, listed as DC9 from McDonnell-Douglas DC-9'Swissair'.
Airfix Series (first appearance): 3 First Issued: 1980
Box art ArtistsInformation taken from: Airfix Collectors Club, Artist and Kit list - 6th Ed. Compiled by Jeremy Brook.Artist on Box Type 6: Roy Cross
This kit appeared in these catalogues:
17th Edition (1980) Ref: 03179-4 1982 Edition Ref: 03179-4 1984 Edition Ref: 9 03176
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