Calibre Wings 1:72 Aircraft CA72JR03-W Grumman F-14A Tomcat Diecast Model USN VF-84 Jolly Rogers, AJ200, USS Nimitz, 1977. Limited Edition 500 Pieces Worldwide. US Navy Fighter Squadron 84 (VF-84) was established on July 1st, 1955. Three US Navy squadrons have used the name and insignia of the Jolly Roger: VF-61 (originally VF-17), VF-84, and VFA-103. While these are distinctly different squadrons that have no lineal linkage, they all share the same Jolly Rogers name, the skull and crossbones insignia and traditions. VF-84 adopted the name in 1960 while operating the FJ-3 Fury. The squadron transitioned through the F-8 Crusader and F-4 Phantom II before upgrading to the F-14A Tomcat in 1976. VF-84 deployed several times aboard the USS Nimitz and USS Theodore Roosevelt before being disestablished on October 1st, 1995, and handing over the Jolly Rogers title to VF-103. Please note: An optional display stand. Is available separately if you wish to display this model “in-flight”. Designed to carry the formidable long range AIM-54 Phoenix missile, the Grumman F-14 Tomcat was first flown on December 21st, 1970. Made famous by the Hollywood film Top Gun, the F-14 replaced the F-4 Phantom II as the US Navy’s primary maritime air superiority fighter. Its design includes a variable geometry wing that can sweep back for high speed supersonic intercepts and forward for improved positioning in air to air dogfights. Nicknamed “Bombcat, ” the F-14 spent much of its late career in an air-to-ground role, carrying the Low Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infrared for Night (LANTIRN) system. Calibre Wings’ F-14s include many detailed features that set them apart from models from other manufacturers. Hinged/removable canopy with detailed crew figures. Interchangeble extended/retracted landing gear modules. Interchangeable open/closed engine nozzles. Calibre Wings 1:72 Aircraft. The Calibre Wings 1:72 range presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Calibre Wings models are remarkably accurate replicas of their real life counterparts. They are constructed with a significant diecast metal content and include a wealth of features not typically found on other diecast models. Calibre Wings 1:72 diecast airplanes feature. Diecast metal construction with some plastic components. Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details. Pad printed markings and placards that won’t fade or peel like decals. Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors. Detailed pilot and crew figures. Selected moveable control surfaces. Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear. Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads. Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards. Many limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity. Ever wondered how a modern diecast model is made? Check out this video from the Calibre Wings Youtube Channel. The item “Calibre Wings 172 F-14A Tomcat USN VF-84 Jolly Rogers AJ200″ is in sale since Tuesday, October 26, 2021. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Diecast & Toy Vehicles\Aircraft & Spacecraft\Contemporary Manufacture”. The seller is “theflyingmule” and is located in Grass Valley, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Brand: Calibre Wings 1:72 Aircraft
- Scale: 1:72
- Vehicle Make: Grumman
- Vehicle Type: Airplane
- Material: Diecast Metal and Plastic
- Theme: 1:72 Aircraft
- Features: Unopened Box
- Year of Manufacture: 2021
- Model: F-14A Tomcat
- MPN: CA72JR03-W_Diecast_Metal_Model_Airplane_Grumman
- Recommended Age Range: 14+
- Country/Region of Manufacture: China