Description
The Airfix model of the first turbojet aircraft to become operational has 40 parts. The M.E.262 marked the peak of German design in World War II. Started in 1938, it first flew in 1942. In April 1944 deliveries began of the M.E.262-1a fighter; later it was modified as a bomber, which proved unsuccessful, and a night fighter. At the end of the war, over 1,400 M.E.262's had been produced, of which only about 100 had been operational. – Taken from the 1st edition catalogue (1962)
5th edition catalogue (1967), listed as Messerschmitt Me 262 A from Messerschmitt M.E.262A.
12th edition catalogue (1975), listed as Messerschmitt Me 262A from Messerschmitt Me 262 A.
1987 edition catalogue, recorded as a new kit.
1988 edition catalogue, listed as Messerschmitt Me 262 A from Messerschmitt Me 262A.
1990 edition catalogue, listed as Messerschmitt Me 262A from Messerschmitt Me 262 A.
1996 edition catalogue, recorded as a new kit.
1996 edition catalogue, listed as Messerschmitt Me262 from Messerschmitt Me 262A.
Additional information
| Airfix Series (first appearance) | 1 |
|---|---|
| First Issued | 1960 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1st Edition (1962) | 110 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2nd Edition (1963) | 110 |
| Catalogue Ref - 3rd Edition (1964) | 110 |
| Catalogue Ref - 4th Edition (1966) | 110 |
| Catalogue Ref - 5th Edition (1967) | 110 |
| Catalogue Ref - 6th Edition (1968) | 110 |
| Catalogue Ref - 7th Edition (1969) | 110 |
| Catalogue Ref - 8th Edition (1970) | 110 |
| Catalogue Ref - 9th Edition (1971) | 110 |
| Catalogue Ref - 10th Edition (1973) | 01030-4 |
| Catalogue Ref - 11th Edition (1974) | 01030-4 |
| Catalogue Ref - 12th Edition (1975) | 01030-4 |
| Catalogue Ref - 13th Edition (1976) | 01030-4 |
| Catalogue Ref - 14th Edition (1977) | 01030-4 |
| Catalogue Ref - 15th Edition (1978) | 01030-4 |
| Catalogue Ref - 16th Edition (1979) | 01030-4 |
| Catalogue Ref - 17th Edition (1980) | 01030-4 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1987 Edition | 1030 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1988 Edition | 1030 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1989 Edition | 1030 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1990 Edition | 1030 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1996 Edition | 1030 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1997 Edition | 1030 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1998 Edition | 1030 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1999 Edition | 1030 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2000 Edition | 1030 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2001 Edition | 1030 |
| Artist on Box Type 3 | Roy Cross |
