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 collector aircraft model
• Die-cast metal construction with detail parts
• Factory-finished in the markings identified for F-14A Tomcat U.S. NAVY VF-41 Black Aces, USS Nimitz,Gulf of Sidra incident,19 August,1981
• Fine engraved panel-line detailing
• Detailed cockpit-area representation
• Pre-assembled for collector display
• Posable variable-sweep (swing) wings
• Rolling landing gear, pre-assembled and ready to display

Packaging: JC Wings retail packaging with internal protective packaging.