Grumman F-14A Tomcat, VF-84 “Jolly Rogers” 1991, 1:72 Scale Diecast Model

Realistic collectible model Diecast & plastic parts Highly detailed Display stand included. Measures 10.25” L x 10.75” Wingspan Box dimensions: 12.0” L x 12.0” L x 4.2” H Display model, recommended for hobbyists and collectors 14 years and above. The Grumman F-14 Tomcat is a twin-engine, variable sweep wings capable of supersonic flight. The aircraft is crewed by a Pilot and a Radar Intercept Officer who share the tasks of navigation, target acquisition, ECM and weapons usage. The Tomcat was operated by the United States Navy and the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force only. The name “Tomcat” is said to come from the call-sign used by Vice Admiral Thomas Connolly which conformed to the USN tradition of giving Grumman aircraft feline names. In December 1990, VF-84 deployed on board USS Theodore Roosevelt to take part in Operation Desert Shield which soon became Operation Desert Storm. VF-84 flew 468 combat sorties and F-14A Tomcat 162692 was assigned to the VF-84 CO. After Desert S