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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:A Grumman design, the TBM-3 was one of the late versions of the Avenger and was in fact produced by General Motors. The most famous of all American torpedo bombers, the Avenger played a vital role in the sea battles of the South Pacific. This magnificent scale kit includes an operating rear gun turret and retractable undercarriage and arrester hook as well as a full complement of under-wing rockets. - Taken from the 4th edition catalogue (1966)
5th edition catalogue (1967), listed as TBM-3 'Avenger' from TBM-3 Avenger.
10th edition catalogue (1973), listed as TBM-3 Avenger from TBM-3 'Avenger'.
16th edition catalogue (1979), recorded as a Series 3 kit.
16th edition catalogue (1979), listed as Grumman TBM-3 Avenger from TBM-3 Avenger.
1984 edition catalogue, listed as TBM 3 Avenger from Grumman TBM-3 Avenger.
1987 edition catalogue, listed as Grumman TBM-3 Avenger from TBM 3 Avenger.
1995 edition catalogue, recorded as a new kit.
Airfix Series (first appearance): 2 First Issued: 1965
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: 297 5th Edition (1967) Ref: 297 6th Edition (1968) Ref: 297 7th Edition (1969) Ref: 297 8th Edition (1970) Ref: 297 9th Edition (1971) Ref: 297 10th Edition (1973) Ref: 02017-4 11th Edition (1974) Ref: 02017-4 12th Edition (1975) Ref: 02017-4 13th Edition (1976) Ref: 02017-4 16th Edition (1979) Ref: 03033-9 1984 Edition Ref: 9 03033 1987 Edition Ref: 03033 1988 Edition Ref: 03033 1995 Edition Ref: 03033 1996 Edition Ref: 03033 1997 Edition Ref: 03033 1998 Edition Ref: 03033 1999 Edition Ref: 03033 2000 Edition Ref: 03033
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