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 heaviest and most powerful single engined fighters of World War II. Optional markings. - Taken from the 5th edition catalogue (1967)
10th edition catalogue (1973), listed as Republic P-47D Thunderbolt from Republic P-47D 'Thunderbolt'.
11th edition catalogue (1974), recorded as a Series 2 kit.
1985 edition catalogue, listed as Thunderbolt from Republic P-47D Thunderbolt.
1987 edition catalogue, listed as Republic P-47D Thunderbolt from Thunderbolt.
Airfix Series (first appearance): 1 First Issued: 1966
Box art ArtistsInformation taken from: Airfix Collectors Club, Artist and Kit list - 6th Ed. Compiled by Jeremy Brook.Artist on Box Type 3: Roy Cross Artist on Box Type 6: Ron Jobson
This kit appeared in these catalogues:
5th Edition (1967) Ref: 125 6th Edition (1968) Ref: 125 7th Edition (1969) Ref: 125 8th Edition (1970) Ref: 125 9th Edition (1971) Ref: 125 10th Edition (1973) Ref: 01045-6 11th Edition (1974) Ref: 02055-6 12th Edition (1975) Ref: 02055-6 13th Edition (1976) Ref: 02055-6 14th Edition (1977) Ref: 02055-6 16th Edition (1979) Ref: 02055-6 1984 Edition Ref: 9 02055 1985 Edition Ref: 902055 1986 Edition Ref: 02055 1987 Edition Ref: 02055 1988 Edition Ref: 02055
Just some of the kits listed...