GRUMMAN F-14A TOMCAT 162698 VF-14 TOPHATTERS 80TH ANNIVERSARY 1999 1/72 SCALE HOBBY MASTER

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Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series Diecast Model Grumman F-14A Tomcat – #162698, VF-14 “Tophatters” 80th Anniversary, U.S. Navy, 1999 1:72 Scale. Length: 10.5". Wingspan: 10.6” (spread) Limited production of approximately 1,000 models worldwide In 1999 VF-14 “Tophatters” marked the 80th year of continuous active service making them the U.S. Navy’s oldest continuous active duty squadron. Established at NAS San Diego in 1919 as Fighter Plane Squadron 1 the squadron has had fourteen name changes over the years as well as flying twenty different types of aircraft. F-14A Tomcat #162698 was issued to VF-33 in 1986 before moving to VF-32. In 1999 C/N 544 Bu.No 162698 was sent to VF-14 and given the 80th Anniversary paint scheme. In December 2001 the aircraft was transferred to AMARC. The Grumman F-14 Tomcat is a twin-engine variable sweep wing aircraft capable of supersonic flight. The aircraft is crewed by a Pilot and a Radar Intercept Officer (RIO) who share the tasks of navigation, target acquisition, ECM, and weapons use. The Tomcat was only operated by the United States Navy and the Republic of Iran Air Force. The name “Tomcat” is said to come from the call-sign used by Vice Admiral Thomas Connolly, which conformed to the U.S Navy tradition of giving Grumman aircraft feline names. Hobby Master offers a wide selection of quality, pre-assembled, diecast model airplanes. Each model is crafted to a high level of accuracy using specifications of the original aircraft. They are constructed with precision-made diecast metal and some plastic components. This model of an F-14 Tomcat features: • Opening canopy • Detailed cockpit with removable crew figures • Realistic panel lines and antennas • Historically accurate printed markings • Detachable weapons and external fuel tanks • Adjustable sweep wings • Optional extended landing gear • Display stand • Box with F-14 Tomcat artwork