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F - 14 A Tomcat, VF-154 , Diecast Model Airplane by Century Wings

Product Description

Grumman F-14A Tomcat Diecast Model USN VF-154 Black Knights, NF100, USS Kitty Hawk, 2000.

US Navy Fighter Squadron 154 (VF-154) Black Knights was the new designation given to VF-837 on February 4th, 1953. The squadron transitioned from the F9F Panther through the FJ-3 Fury, F-8 Crusader and F-4 Phantom II before upgrading to the F-14 Tomcat in October, 1983. The Black Knights deployed many times with the F-14 on various Nimitz class carriers. The squadron's final cruise with the F-14 took place in 2003 aboard the USS Kitty Hawk. Upon return, VF-154 was redesignated VFA-154 and transitioned to the F/A-18F Super Hornet that it still operates to this day.

Scale: 1/72, Length: 10.25", Width" 10.75"
Loose Parts: (not suitable for young children)
Minor assembly required.

Accessories

F - 14 A Tomcat, VF-154

Century Wings

Century Wings diecast airplanes feature:

Diecast metal construction with some plastic components. Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details. Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals. Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors. Selected moveable control surfaces. Optional extended/retracted landing gear. Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight". Detailed removable pilot and crew figures. Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards. Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.