Description
Suggesting complete safety in the air "Heron" aircraft are used by the R.A.F. in the Queen's Flight, one of which is frequently flown personally by H.R.H The Duke of Edinburgh. This Airfix kit contains 62 parts and produces a model with a wing span of 11 3/4 inches and features include a retractable undercarriage, passenger steps, and stewardess as well as four passengers. Optional markings are included to finish the model either as a Heron of the Queen's Flight or in the markings of Jersey Airlines. – Taken from the 1st edition catalogue (1962)
5th edition catalogue (1967), listed as De Havilland 'Heron' Mk. II from De Havilland "Heron" Series II.
9th edition catalogue (1971), listed as de Havilland 'Heron' Mk.II from De Havilland 'Heron' Mk. II.
10th edition catalogue (1973), listed as de Havilland Heron Mk.II from de Havilland 'Heron' Mk.II.
1993 edition catalogue, recorded as a new kit.
1993 edition catalogue, listed as de Havilland Heron II from de Havilland Heron Mk.II.
Additional information
| Airfix Series (first appearance) | 3 |
|---|---|
| Rarity of early version | Scarce |
| First Issued | 1958 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1st Edition (1962) | 381 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2nd Edition (1963) | 381 |
| Catalogue Ref - 3rd Edition (1964) | 381 |
| Catalogue Ref - 4th Edition (1966) | 381 |
| Catalogue Ref - 5th Edition (1967) | 381 |
| Catalogue Ref - 6th Edition (1968) | 381 |
| Catalogue Ref - 7th Edition (1969) | 381 |
| Catalogue Ref - 8th Edition (1970) | 381 |
| Catalogue Ref - 9th Edition (1971) | 381 |
| Catalogue Ref - 10th Edition (1973) | 03001-2 |
| Catalogue Ref - 11th Edition (1974) | 03001-2 |
| Catalogue Ref - 12th Edition (1975) | 03001-2 |
| Catalogue Ref - 13th Edition (1976) | 03001-2 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1993 Edition | 3001 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1994 Edition | 3001 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1995 Edition | 3001 |
| Artist on Box Type 3 | Roy Cross |
| Artist on Box Type 17 | Mike Renwick |
