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:This twin kit brings together the Roland, one of the most recent Airfix kits, and an old favorite, the R.E.8. Both were designed as observation aircraft and the streamlined German "Whalefish" is the ideal contrast to the angular British R.E.8. with its multitude of strut and bracing. - Taken from the 4th edition catalogue (1966)
7th edition catalogue (1969), listed as Roland CII - R.E.8. from Roland C-II & R.E.8..
8th edition catalogue (1970), listed as Roland CII & R.E.8. from Roland CII - R.E.8.
Airfix Series (first appearance): 2 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
This kit appeared in these catalogues:
4th Edition (1966) Ref: D262F 5th Edition (1967) Ref: D262F 6th Edition (1968) Ref: D262F 7th Edition (1969) Ref: D262F 8th Edition (1970) Ref: D262F 9th Edition (1971) Ref: D262F 10th Edition (1973) Ref: 02142-9 11th Edition (1974) Ref: 02142-9 12th Edition (1975) Ref: 02142-9 13th Edition (1976) Ref: 02142-9
Just some of the kits listed...