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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:74 finely detailed parts make this magnificent model of the first long-range intercontinental jetliner to have four rear-mounted engines. Finished model measures 12" long. Complete with B.O.A.C. markings. - Taken from the 3rd edition catalogue (1964)
7th edition catalogue (1969), recorded as a Series 4 kit.
10th edition catalogue (1973), listed as Vickers VC10 from Vickers V.C.10.
Airfix Series (first appearance): C First Issued: 1964
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 Artist on Box Type 6: Ken McDonough
This kit appeared in these catalogues:
3rd Edition (1964) Ref: SK601 4th Edition (1966) Ref: SK601 5th Edition (1967) Ref: SK601 6th Edition (1968) Ref: SK601 7th Edition (1969) Ref: SK601 8th Edition (1970) Ref: SK601 9th Edition (1971) Ref: SK601 10th Edition (1973) Ref: 04171-3 11th Edition (1974) Ref: 04171-3 12th Edition (1975) Ref: 04171-3 13th Edition (1976) Ref: 04171-3 14th Edition (1977) Ref: 04171-3 16th Edition (1979) Ref: 04171-3
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