HOBBY MASTER 1/72 US NAVY GRUMMAN F-14 TOMCAT 159610/AC-207 (HA5207)

Description

Grumman F-14A-85-GR was built as BuNo. 159610 AC-215 c/n 157/DR2. On January 4, 1989 while assigned to VF-32 “Swordsmen” as AC207 onboard the USS John F. Kennedy this F-14A along with its sister F-14A 159437 AC202 destroyed two Libyan MiG-23’s. The MiG’s normally retreated when detected but these two continued their attack. AC202 and AC207 fired AIM-7 missiles, AC202’s missile missed while AC207’s missile destroyed his target. AC202 re-engaged and was successful. Both MiG pilots ejected safely. 159610 is located at the National Air and Space Museum as VF-31 NK105.

This model air-plane is made from die-cast metal and include extensive detailing. It is similar in quality to Century Wings, Calibre Wings, Corgi, Witty Wings and Aviation72.

Includes display stand.

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