1:72 scale premium diecast aircraft from the Century Wings, Wings of Heroes 714151. Grumman F-14B Tomcat Diecast Model USN VF-103 Jolly Rogers, AA103, USS John F. Kennedy, Final Cruise 2004.

Length 10.25 inches
Wingspan 10.75 inches

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 Roger name, the skull and crossbones insignia and traditions. VF-103 was activated in 1952 as an F4U Corsair squadron and after progressing through the F9F Cougar, F-8 Crusader and F-4 Phantom II, it was among the last fighter squadrons to transition to the F-14A Tomcat. In 1989, they upgraded to a more powerful breed of Tomcat, the F-14B. When VF-84 was disestablished in 1995, VF-103 abandoned its "Sluggers" nickname and adopted the famous "Jolly Rogers" name and insignia for itself. After several deployments to the Perisan Gulf, VF-103 deployed with the F-14B for the final time in 2004 aboard the USS John F. Kennedy before transitioning to the F/A-18F Super Hornets it operates today.

This beautiful rendition of the famous Jolly Roger's F-14 Tomcat can be configured for ground or "in-flight" display. Furthermore, the wings can be positioned in varying levels of sweep position.

Century Wings launched their 1:72 �Wings of Heroes� series in 2006 with a stunning F-14 mold that defined a new standard for detail and accuracy in diecast models of modern jet fighters. The mold itself is exceptionally rich in detail with every access panel, exhaust vent and antenna faithfully reproduced while the paint-finish is accented with an unprecedented number of crisp pad-printed markings adorning the entire airframe. The hinged canopy opens to reveal an extensively detailed cockpit interior with removable pilot figures and locks securely closed, leaving almost no visible gap. The complex F-14 landing gear and doors are reproduced as robust sub-assemblies that allow for quick and easy configuration for ground or in-flight display. A detailed selection of weapons is also provided that can be reconfigured just as easily. The standard release features an articulated swing wing that can be configured in varying sweep positions. Certain special releases feature the aircraft in "launch configuration" with wings fixed in the full-forward position, leading and trailing edge flaps permanently deployed and the nose-gear compressed with launch bar extended to engage the catapult shuttle.

Century Wings 1:72 Wings of Heroes The Century Wings "1:72 Wings of Heroes" range presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Highly collectible, Century Wings models are setting a new standard in 1:72 diecast for detail and accuracy. Century Wings 1:72 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.
Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors. Selected moveable control surfaces.
Optional extended/retracted landing gear.
Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
Detailed removable pilot and crew figures.
Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.

Grumman F-14B Tomcat:
Designed to carry the formidable long range AIM-54 Phoenix missile, the Grumman F-14 Tomcat replaced the F-4 Phantom II as the US Navy's primary maritime air superiority fighter and was first flown on December 21st, 1970. The aircraft features a variable geometry wing that can sweep back for high speed supersonic intercepts and forward for enhanced maneuverability in air to air dogfights. In service from 1974 to 2006, the F-14 scored its first kill in 1981 over the Gulf of Sidra downing two Libyan aircraft. Over the course of its lifespan, the Tomcat saw several enhancements. Carrying the Tactical Airborne Reconnaissance Pod System (TARPS), it replaced the RF-8G Crusader. Earning the nickname 'Bombcat', it also took over from the A-6 Intruder in the air-to-ground role, carrying the Low Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infrared for Night (LANTIRN) system.