F-14A Tomcat Diecast Model, USN VF-142 Ghostriders, AE212, USS America, 1976
HM-HA5221Product Details
Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA5221 |
1:72 Scale | Length | Width | ||
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Grumman F-14A Tomcat | 10.25" | 10.75" |
In August 1948 VF-193 was established. In October 1963 the squadron transitioned to the F-4B Phantom II and was re-designated VF-142 "Ghostriders". In January 1974 VF-142 deployed with the USS America returning in August 1974 to begin a transition to the Grumman F-14A. In April 1975 VF-142 moved to NAS Oceana, Virginia from NAS Miramar, Florida. VF-142 would sail on the USS America until August 1978 when they transferred to the USS D.D. Eisenhower. F-14A msn 115 was produced in 1975 and was sent to AMARC in 1992.