Description
The angular 'Sterling' completes the trio of wartime British heavies; it was the first four engined bomber to come into R.A.F. service in World War II and took part in the famous attacks on the Scharnhorst and Gneisenau. When replaced as a night-bomber it continued in use for mine laying, transport and as a glider tug. No less than 273 parts are contained in this wonderful kit which can be built up into either a B.I or B.II version. The enormous undercarriage is faithfully duplicated in all its detail, the bomber bays can be assembled closed or open to display the full bomb load and even an R.A.F. tractor and bomb trollies are included. – Taken from the 5th edition catalogue (1967)
10th edition catalogue (1973), listed as Short Stirling from Short 'Stirling'.
1987 edition catalogue, recorded as a new kit.
1987 edition catalogue, recorded as a Series 7 kit.
1987 edition catalogue, listed as Short Stirling BI/III from Short Stirling.
1994 edition catalogue, listed as Short Stirling BI/II from Short Stirling BI/III.
Additional information
| Airfix Series (first appearance) | 6 |
|---|---|
| First Issued | 1966 |
| Catalogue Ref - 5th Edition (1967) | 682 |
| Catalogue Ref - 6th Edition (1968) | 682 |
| Catalogue Ref - 7th Edition (1969) | 682 |
| Catalogue Ref - 8th Edition (1970) | 682 |
| Catalogue Ref - 9th Edition (1971) | 682 |
| Catalogue Ref - 10th Edition (1973) | 06002-4 |
| Catalogue Ref - 11th Edition (1974) | 06002-4 |
| Catalogue Ref - 12th Edition (1975) | 06002-4 |
| Catalogue Ref - 13th Edition (1976) | 06002-4 |
| Catalogue Ref - 14th Edition (1977) | 06002-4 |
| Catalogue Ref - 15th Edition (1978) | 06002-4 |
| Catalogue Ref - 16th Edition (1979) | 06002-4 |
| Catalogue Ref - 17th Edition (1980) | 06002-4 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1982 Edition | 06002-4 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1983 Edition | 9 06002 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1987 Edition | 7002 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1988 Edition | 7002 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1989 Edition | 7002 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1990 Edition | 7002 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1992 Edition | 7002 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1993 Edition | 7002 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1994 Edition | 7002 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1995 Edition | 7002 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1996 Edition | 7002 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1997 Edition | 7002 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1998 Edition | 7002 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1999 Edition | 7002 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2000 Edition | 7002 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2001 Edition | 7002 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2002 Edition | 7002 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2003 Edition | 7002 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2004 Edition | 7002 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2005 Edition | 7002 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2006 Edition | 7002 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2007 Edition | 7002 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2008 Edition | A07002 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2009 Edition | A07002 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2010 Edition | A07002 |
| Artist on Box Type 3 | Roy Cross |
| Artist on Box Type 16 | Adam Tooby |
