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:1985 edition catalogue, listed as Modern U.S. NATO from Modern US NATO.
1987 edition catalogue, recorded as a new kit.
Airfix Series (first appearance): 2 Rarity of early version: Scarce First Issued: 1983
Box art ArtistsInformation taken from: Airfix Collectors Club, Artist and Kit list - 6th Ed. Compiled by Jeremy Brook.Artist on Box Type 8: Gavin McLeod
This kit appeared in these catalogues:
1983 Edition Ref: 9 51579 1984 Edition Ref: 9 51579 1985 Edition Ref: 951579 1987 Edition Ref: 51579 1988 Edition Ref: 51579 1989 Edition Ref: 51579 1990 Edition Ref: 51579
Just some of the kits listed...