F-14A Tomcat U.S. NAVY VF-41 Black Aces, USS Nimitz,Gulf of Sidra incident,19 August,1981

Product Dimensions: 10.46 x 10.69 x 2.68 in.

Model History and Information: On 19 August 1981 two F-14s of the Black Aces, flying combat air patrol from USS Nimitz over the Gulf of Sidra, were engaged by two Libyan Su-22s. Libya claimed the whole gulf as territorial water, a claim the United States rejected, and the fleet was conducting freedom of navigation operations there. One of the Libyan aircraft fired a missile at close range and missed; the Tomcat crews, cleared by rules of engagement that allowed self-defence, manoeuvred behind their opponents and shot both down with Sidewinders. It was the first combat engagement of the F-14 in American service.

Model Features & Details:

• 1:72 scale JC Wings die-cast metal model with plastic detail parts
• Factory painted in authentic VF-41 Black Aces markings and USS Nimitz air wing livery
• Posable variable-sweep (swing) wings
• Detailed cockpit with pilot figures
• Rolling landing gear, pre-assembled and ready to display
• Finely engraved panel lines and surface detailing