Description
Since 1956 the Hercules has become the most widely used Millitary transport aircraft in the world. The C-130K's which are now being used by the R.A.F. are the most modern version. This giant kit features working parts of the original such as the loading ramp and tail doors. – Taken from the 7th edition catalogue (1969)
9th edition catalogue (1971), listed as Lockheed C-130 Hercules from Lockheed C-130K Hercules.
12th edition catalogue (1975), recorded as a Series 9 kit.
Additional information
| Airfix Series (first appearance) | 8 |
|---|---|
| Rarity of early version | Scarce |
| First Issued | 1969 |
| Catalogue Ref - 7th Edition (1969) | 881 |
| Catalogue Ref - 8th Edition (1970) | 881 |
| Catalogue Ref - 9th Edition (1971) | 881 |
| Catalogue Ref - 10th Edition (1973) | 08001-7 |
| Catalogue Ref - 11th Edition (1974) | 08001-7 |
| Catalogue Ref - 12th Edition (1975) | 09001-0 |
| Catalogue Ref - 13th Edition (1976) | 09001-0 |
| Catalogue Ref - 14th Edition (1977) | 09001-0 |
| Catalogue Ref - 15th Edition (1978) | 09001-0 |
| Catalogue Ref - 16th Edition (1979) | 09001-0 |
| Catalogue Ref - 17th Edition (1980) | 09001-0 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1982 Edition | 09001-0 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1983 Edition | 9 09001 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1984 Edition | 9 09001 |
| Artist on Box Type 3 | Roy Cross |
