Century Wings F14A Tomcat USN VF-84 Jolly Rogers, USS Nitmitz, Landing Config.

Description: This listing is for a new Century Wings Grumman F-14A Tomcat Die-cast Model USN VF-84 Jolly Rogers, AJ200, USS Nimitz, 1978, Landing Configuration. Century Wings Celebrates 10 Years of Excellence Edition. This model was released to celebrate 10th year Anniversary of the company establishment with only 1,500 pieces distributed world wide. Scale: 1/72 Length: 10.25" Width: 10.75" (wingspan) In 2006, an all new die-cast brand burst onto the scene with a remarkable 1:72 scale rendition of an F-14A Tomcat in VF-84 Jolly Rogers markings. This model significantly raised the bar for accuracy and detail in die-cast military aircraft models. Subsequent releases were eagerly snapped up by enthusiasts who wanted nothing but the best for their collections. Time and again, new releases have proven so popular that they have sold-out in pre order before reaching retailer shelves. Exceptional quality and limited availability have made Century Wings one of the most collectible brands available today, with sold-out models frequently fetching several times their original price on the secondary market. 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. 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. Century Wings are celebrating their 10th Anniversary with a very special, limited-edition release. Paying homage to the first models in the series, Century Wings are releasing an all-new rendition of that original Jolly Rogers F-14A Tomcat (AJ200). While the markings are the same as the original, the tooling has been updated to incorporate some exciting new features that allow this new model to be accurately displayed in "landing configuration":Fixed wings with leading and trailing edge flaps permanently deployedInterchangeable extended/retracted magnetically attached landing gearInterchangeable extended/retracted arresting hookInterchangeable open/closed exhaust nozzlesSubtle weathered paint finish

Price: 379.95 USD

Location: Canoga Park, California

End Time: 2024-08-22T02:28:54.000Z

Shipping Cost: 18.95 USD