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:One of the finest single-engined fighters of all time, the Mustang claimed the distinction in the Second World War of being the first single-engined combat plane, based in Britain, to reach Berlin.
This kit, containing over 150 parts, will build a P-51D version and includes detailed Rolls-Royce Merlin Engine, cockpit layout with sliding canopy, and retractable undercarriage.
Armament consists of under-wing bombs and six 0.5 in machine guns, three in each wing, with removable access panels. The kit contains a choice of transfer markings and the propeller may be motorised. - Taken from the 9th edition catalogue (1971)
13th edition catalogue (1976), listed as North American P-51D Mustang from North American P-51D 'Mustang'.
1991 edition catalogue, listed as North American P51 D Mustang from North American P-51D Mustang.
1992 edition catalogue, listed as Mustang P-51D from North American P51 D Mustang.
1993 edition catalogue, listed as North American P-51D Mustang from Mustang P-51D.
1994 edition catalogue, listed as North American P-51 D Mustang from North American P-51D Mustang.
1997 edition catalogue, listed as North American P-51D Mustang from North American P-51 D Mustang.
Airfix Series (first appearance): 14 First Issued: 1972
Box art ArtistsInformation taken from: Airfix Collectors Club, Artist and Kit list - 6th Ed. Compiled by Jeremy Brook.Artist on Box Type 4: Roy Cross Artist on Box Type 10: Gavin McLeod Artist on Box Type 16: Adam Tooby
This kit appeared in these catalogues:
9th Edition (1971) Ref: 1401 10th Edition (1973) Ref: 09501-5 11th Edition (1974) Ref: 09501-5 12th Edition (1975) Ref: 09501-5 13th Edition (1976) Ref: 14001-2 14th Edition (1977) Ref: 14001-2 15th Edition (1978) Ref: 14001-2 16th Edition (1979) Ref: 14001-2 17th Edition (1980) Ref: 14001-2 1982 Edition Ref: 14001-2 1991 Edition Ref: 14001 1992 Edition Ref: 14001 1993 Edition Ref: 14001 1994 Edition Ref: 14001 1995 Edition Ref: 14001 1996 Edition Ref: 14001 1997 Edition Ref: 14001 1998 Edition Ref: 14001 1999 Edition Ref: 14001 2000 Edition Ref: 14001 2001 Edition Ref: 14001 2002 Edition Ref: 14001 2003 Edition Ref: 14001 2004 Edition Ref: 14001 2005 Edition Ref: 14001 2006 Edition Ref: 14001 2007 Edition Ref: 14001 2008 Edition Ref: A14001 2009 Edition Ref: A14001 2010 Edition Ref: A14001 2011 Edition Ref: A14001 2012 Edition Ref: A14001A 2013 Edition Ref: A14001A 2014 Edition Ref: A14001A 2015 Edition Ref: A14001A
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