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:A total of 48 pieces make up this latest edition to the popular H0/00 range. The U.S. paratroops formed an integral part of the assault on Europe in June 1944 when the two famous divisions, the 82nd and 101st "Screaming Eagles" jumped on the dawn of D-Day. - Taken from the 12th edition catalogue (1975)
13th edition catalogue (1976), listed as US Paratroops from U.S. Paratroops.
1985 edition catalogue, listed as U.S. Paras from US Paratroops.
1986 edition catalogue, listed as US Paratroops from US Paras.
Airfix Series (first appearance): 1 First Issued: 1976
Box art ArtistsInformation taken from: Airfix Collectors Club, Artist and Kit list - 6th Ed. Compiled by Jeremy Brook.Artist on Box Type 4: William Stallion Artist on Box Type 16: William Stallion Artist on Box Type 17: William Stallion
This kit appeared in these catalogues:
12th Edition (1975) Ref: 01751-4 13th Edition (1976) Ref: 01751-4 14th Edition (1977) Ref: 01751-4 15th Edition (1978) Ref: 01751-4 16th Edition (1979) Ref: 01751-4 17th Edition (1980) Ref: 01751-4 1982 Edition Ref: 01751-4 1983 Edition Ref: 9 01751 1984 Edition Ref: 9 01751 1985 Edition Ref: 901751 1986 Edition Ref: 01751 1987 Edition Ref: 01751 1988 Edition Ref: 01751 1989 Edition Ref: 01751 1990 Edition Ref: 01751 1992 Edition Ref: 01751 1993 Edition Ref: 01751 1994 Edition Ref: 01751 1995 Edition Ref: 01751 1996 Edition Ref: 01751 2011 Edition Ref: A01751 2012 Edition Ref: A01751 2013 Edition Ref: A01751 2014 Edition Ref: A01751 2015 Edition Ref: A01751 2016 Edition Ref: A01751 2018 Edition Ref: A01751 2019 Edition Ref: A00751V 2020 Edition Ref: A00751V
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