Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA5262
Grumman F-14A Tomcat Diecast Model
USN VF-124 Gunfighters, NAS Miramar, CA, October 1978 | |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Grumman F-14A Tomcat | | 10.25" | | 10.75" |
In 1978, VF-124 "Gunfighters", the U.S. Navy's F-14 Tomcat Fleet Replacement Squadron at NAS Miramar, California, trained pilots and Radar Intercept Officers (RIOs) on the new F-14A Tomcat. The squadron focused on mastering air-to-air intercepts, AIM-54 Phoenix missile operations, and fleet integration procedures. October 1978 marked part of the early operational phase for the Tomcat, as VF-124 prepared crews for deployment aboard USS Enterprise and other Pacific Fleet carriers. Training included high-speed maneuvering, radar tracking, and coordination with other fighter and support aircraft to ensure readiness for Cold War missions.
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. © Copyright 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.
Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" 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.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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