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Grumman F-14A Tomcat Diecast Model
USN VF-211 Fighting Checkmates, AB101, USS Enterprise, Last F-14 Cruise 2004
1:72 Scale Length 10.25" Width 10.75"
Grumman F-14A Tomcat
What would become VF-211 Strike Fighter Squadron 211 âFighting Checkmatesâ began in 1945 as Bombing Squadron SEVENTY FOUR (VB-74). On December 23, 1975 VF-211 made its first F-14A flight signaling the end to their old F-8 Crusaders. VF-211 was the ninth USN squadron to receive the F-14A Tomcat. In late 2003 the âFighting Checkmatesâ left on their final F-14 cruise in support of OIF and would return to NAS Oceana in 2004 to start the transition to the F-18F Super Hornet. F-14A 161603 was SOC April 20, 2005.