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Hobby Master HA5250 1:72 Diecast Metal Display Model Plane, Grumman F-14B Tomcat US Navy VF-102 Diamondbacks, Aircraft Carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt, Operation Enduring Freedom 2002
US Navy Fighter Squadron 102 (VF-102) Diamondbacks was established on July 1st, 1955 as NAS Jacksonville, Florida, flying the F2H Banshee. The squadron transitioned to the F-4 Phantom II in 1961, flying it for 20 years before upgrading to the F-14A Tomcat in 1981 and then the F-14B Tomcat in 1994. The squadron finally traded their F-14s for the F/A-18F Super Hornet in 2002.
On September 19, 2001 in the wake of the September 11, 2001 attacks, VF-102 began a scheduled deployment to the Arabian Sea as a part of Operation Enduring Freedom and began combat operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. During that deployment VF-102 flew 5000 combat hours and dropped 680 bombs as well as guiding more than 50,000 pounds of precision guided munitions launched by other aircraft, VF-102 dropped more ordnance and flew more combat hours then any other F-14 unit during the war in 2001 and 2002. In addition, as part of the USS Theodore Roosevelt Battle Group they were at sea for 159 consecutive days, breaking a 20 year old record.
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Model Condition: Previously
displayed but in excellent, complete condition with no dust, no marks
& no damage.
Box Condition: Excellent, with minimal shelf wear.
Item Location: Surrey, UK.
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Shipping UK: £4.80 (standard signed for surface mail)
Shipping EU & Europe: £15.50 (standard international)
Shipping Rest of the World: £27.50 (standard international)
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