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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 any changes to the name of this kit in the catalogues.
Airfix Catalogue description:One of the largest helicopters in military service, the Sikorsky HH-53C is used by the US Air Force for rescue duties and in S-65 guise by the Israeli AF in a transport role. Optional parts and detals for both versions are included in this superb 145-part kit which, when built, has a length of 375mm. - Taken from the 1981 edition catalogue
1985 edition catalogue, listed as HH 53 C Jolly Green Giant from Sikorsky HH-53C Super Jolly Green Giant.
1986 edition catalogue, listed as Jolly Green Giant from HH 53 C Jolly Green Giant.
1987 edition catalogue, listed as HH-53C Super Jolly Green Giant from Jolly Green Giant.
1993 edition catalogue, listed as Sikorsky HH-53C Super Jolly Green Giant from HH-53C Super Jolly Green Giant.
Airfix Series (first appearance): 6 Rarity of early version: Scarce First Issued: 1981
Box art ArtistsInformation taken from: Airfix Collectors Club, Artist and Kit list - 6th Ed. Compiled by Jeremy Brook.Artist on Box Type 7: Photo Artist on Box Type 8: Photo Artist on Box Type 10: Doug Gray
This kit appeared in these catalogues:
1981 Edition Ref: 06003-7 1982 Edition Ref: 06003-7 1983 Edition Ref: 9 06003 1984 Edition Ref: 9 06003 1985 Edition Ref: 906003 1986 Edition Ref: 06003 1987 Edition Ref: 06003 1988 Edition Ref: 06003 1989 Edition Ref: 06003 1990 Edition Ref: 06003 1992 Edition Ref: 06003 1993 Edition Ref: 06003 1994 Edition Ref: 06003 1995 Edition Ref: 06003 1996 Edition Ref: 06003 1997 Edition Ref: 06003
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