USN VF-111 "SUNDOWNERS" F-14A TOMCAT (CAG -"MISS MOLLY" NL200)

Category: MODERN US MILITARY AIRCRAFT

The Sundowners were originally commissioned as VF-11 at NAS North Island on October 10, 1942.  The name Sundowners refers to the squadron's job of shooting down Japanese "Suns", but it also refers to an old nautical term. A Sundowner was also a ship's captain who directed his crew towards hard work until the day was ended. The term originated i nthe days of sailing ships when grog was customarily served on ships. A strict captain might withhold the ration until dark, but others allowed the grog to be served when the sun dipped below the yardarm.

Note:    This Diecast Model represents the F-14A Tomcat in the  CAG Aircraft (NL200) of the Sundowners.
Scale:  1:72
Box Size: 10.2"x 10.2"x 3.1"

Item Number:   DRW50227                                                                                                                                                                                                               Price: $44.95

Main Features:
- Working "Variable Sweep" wings! NEW
- 1/72 Authentic Scale
- Approved F-14 mold by Northrop Grumman
- High Quality Diecast Metal
- Historically accurate
- Removable missiles
- Detailed cockpit
- Opening Canopy
- Moveable flight control surfaces
- Ready for display
- Engraved panel lines
- 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 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.