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Grumman F - 14 A Tomcat, VF-41, Diecast Model Airplane by Century Wings

Product Description

Grumman F-14A Tomcat Diecast Model USN VF-41 Black Aces, AJ102 "Fast Eagle 102", USS Nimitz, Gulf of Sidra, August 19th 1981.

US Navy Fighter Squadron 41 (VF-41) Black Aces was commissioned on June 1st, 1945 flying the F4U Corsair. The squadron transitioned through the F2H Banshee, F3H Demon and F-4 Phantom II before upgrading to the F-14 Tomcat in 1976. The Black Aces deployed several times on the USS Nimitz, often sharing the deck with F-14s from VF-84 Jolly Rogers. It was during one of these cruises, on August 19th, 1981, that Black Aces Tomcats shot-down two Libyan Su-22 Fitters over the Gulf of Sidra. This was the first ever combat incident involving US Tomcats. The squadron's final cruise with the F-14 took place in 2001 aboard the USS Enterprise. Upon return, VF-41 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-14A

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.