
USN "BLACK ACES" F-14A TOMCAT
VF-41
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This model represents one of the two VF-41 F-14A's that were engaged in a duel with a pair of Libyan Su-22 fighters in 1981.
Scale:
1:72
Length: .0 inches
Item Number: DRW50130
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Main
Features:
- Working "Variable Sweep" wings! NEW
- 1/72 Authentic Scale
- Accurate F-14A mold approved by Northrop Grumman
- High quality diecast metal
- Historically accurate
- Removable missiles
- Detailed cockpit
- Opening canopy
- Moveable flight control surfaces
- Engraved panel lines
- Ready for display
- Display in flight or in landing mode (stand included)
- Approximate dimensions: 10.3"L x 10.7"W (unswept) x 6.3"W
(swept) x 2.7"H
About VFA-41 "Black Aces":
The VFA-41 Black Aces is a U.S. Navy fighter squadron based at NAS Lemoore.
While on deployment in the Mediterranean Sea on August 19, 1981, during a
routine combat air patrol mission over the Gulf of Sidra, two Libyan Su-22
'Fitter' aircraft were shot down by Black Aces aircraft. The incident marked the
first Navy air combat confrontation since the Vietnam War and the first ever for
the F-14A Tomcat.
In 2002, the Black Aces transitioned over to the F/A-18F Super Hornet, and took
the designation VFA-41.
About the F-14A:
The F-14A Tomcat is certainly one of the most well known strike fighters of the
US Navy. Equipped with highly advanced twin engines and variable sweep wings,
the F-14A can fly at Mach 2.0. Armed with a variety of air-to-air missiles,
laser guided bombs and special targeting systems, this aircraft becomes one of
the deadliest strikers in the air.