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:Probably the greatest fighter aircraft of all time, the Spitfire established a reputation in the Battle of Britain that carried through the war years and has survived to this day. Designed by a team headed by R. J. Mitchell, the prototype Spitfire made its first flight in March 1936, and in all a total of 22,759 aircraft were built. It is fitting that a kit of this famous aircraft be included early in this new 1:48th scale series, and even more so, that the model chosen is that of a Mk. VB, one of the largest production variants. Full cockpit detail is provided in this 53-part kit and optional items and markings enable one of two versions to be built, a European-based aircraft or a tropical Spitfire VB flown by one of Britain's most famous fighter pilots. - Taken from the 14th edition catalogue (1977)
1983 edition catalogue, listed as Spitfire VB from Supermarine Spitfire VB.
1984 edition catalogue, listed as Supermarine Spitfire VB from Spitfire VB.
1986 edition catalogue, listed as Spitfire VB from Supermarine Spitfire VB.
1987 edition catalogue, listed as Supermarine Spitfire VB from Spitfire VB.
1997 edition catalogue, listed as Supermarine Spitfire Mk Vb from Supermarine Spitfire VB.
1999 edition catalogue, listed as Supermarine Spitfire MKVb from Supermarine Spitfire Mk Vb.
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Airfix Series (first appearance): 4 First Issued: 1977
Box art ArtistsInformation taken from: Airfix Collectors Club, Artist and Kit list - 6th Ed. Compiled by Jeremy Brook.Artist on Box Type 6: Ken McDonough Artist on Box Type 10: Gavin McLeod Artist on Box Type 10: Doug Gray Artist on Box Type 16: Adam Tooby
This kit appeared in these catalogues:
14th Edition (1977) Ref: 04100-1 15th Edition (1978) Ref: 04100-1 17th Edition (1980) Ref: 04100-1 1982 Edition Ref: 04100-1 1983 Edition Ref: 9 04100 1984 Edition Ref: 9 04100 1985 Edition Ref: 904100 1986 Edition Ref: 04100 1987 Edition Ref: 04100 1988 Edition Ref: 04100 1989 Edition Ref: 04100 1990 Edition Ref: 04100 1992 Edition Ref: 04100 1993 Edition Ref: 04100 1994 Edition Ref: 04100 1995 Edition Ref: 04100 1996 Edition Ref: 04100 1997 Edition Ref: 04100 1998 Edition Ref: 04100 1999 Edition Ref: 04100 2000 Edition Ref: 04100 2001 Edition Ref: 04100 2002 Edition Ref: 04100 2003 Edition Ref: 04100 2004 Edition Ref: 04100 2005 Edition Ref: 04100 2006 Edition Ref: 04100 2007 Edition Ref: 04100 2008 Edition Ref: A04100 2009 Edition Ref: A04100 2010 Edition Ref: A04100 2014 Edition Ref: A05125 2015 Edition Ref: A05125 2016 Edition Ref: A05125 2017 Edition Ref: A05125 2018 Edition Ref: A05125 2020 Edition Ref: A05125A
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