F-14A Tomcat "Black Aces", VF-41 (1:72) by DragonWings 72
Item Number: DRW50130
1/72 F-14A Tomcat "Black Aces", U.S. Navy VF-41
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.
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.