Grumman F-14B Tomcat, VF-103 “Jolly Rogers 2005, 1:72 Scale Diecast

Air Power Series Highly detailed realistic collectible model Diecast & plastic parts Display stand included with interchangeable landing gear. 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 an American supersonic, twin-engine, two-seat, twin-tail, variable-sweep wing fighter aircraft. It was the first such American jet fighter with twin tails. The Tomcat was developed for the United States Navy's Naval Fighter Experimental (VFX) program. The F-14 was the first of the American Teen Series fighters, which were designed incorporating air combat experience against MiG fighters during the Vietnam War. 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. The F-14 first flew on 21 December 1970 and made its first deployment in 1974 with t