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:The 'E' version of the famous Bf109 German fighter fought initially during the Spanish Civil War and later flew against the RAF in the Battle of Britain in 1940. This 49-part kit provides optional bomb loads and two sets of authentic markings. - Taken from the 13th edition catalogue (1976)
1985 edition catalogue, listed as Messerschmitt Bf 109 E from Messerschmitt Bf 109E.
1986 edition catalogue, listed as Messerschmitt Bf 109E from Messerschmitt Bf 109 E.
Airfix Series (first appearance): 2 First Issued: 1976
Box art ArtistsInformation taken from: Airfix Collectors Club, Artist and Kit list - 6th Ed. Compiled by Jeremy Brook.Artist on Box Type 4: Ken McDonough Artist on Box Type 11: Gavin McLeod Artist on Box Type 16: Adam Tooby
This kit appeared in these catalogues:
13th Edition (1976) Ref: 02048-8 14th Edition (1977) Ref: 02048-8 15th Edition (1978) Ref: 02048-8 16th Edition (1979) Ref: 02048-8 17th Edition (1980) Ref: 02048-8 1982 Edition Ref: 02048-8 1983 Edition Ref: 9 02048 1984 Edition Ref: 9 02048 1985 Edition Ref: 902048 1986 Edition Ref: 02048 1987 Edition Ref: 02048 1988 Edition Ref: 02048 1989 Edition Ref: 02048 1990 Edition Ref: 02048 2000 Edition Ref: 02048 2001 Edition Ref: 02048 2002 Edition Ref: 02048 2003 Edition Ref: 02048 2004 Edition Ref: 02048 2005 Edition Ref: 02048 2006 Edition Ref: 02048 2007 Edition Ref: 02048 2008 Edition Ref: A02048 2010 Edition Ref: A02048A 2011 Edition Ref: A02048A 2012 Edition Ref: A02048A
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