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Academy 12563 1/72 Grumman F-14A VF-143 Pukin Dogs

Product Code: ACA-12563
Barcode: 8809258920649
$64.99
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The F-14A Tomcat made its first flight in 1970, and was first deplyed in 1973; it was retired in 2006. This one bears the markings of the U.S. Navy's VF-143 Squadron, the legendary Pukin' Dogs!åÊ

Strike Fighter Squadron 143 (VFA-143), also known as the "Pukin Dogs," is a United States Navy strike fighter squadron based at Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia. The Pukin Dogs are an operational fleet squadron and flying the F/A-18E Super Hornet. They are currently attached to Carrier Air Wing Seven and USS Harry S. Truman. They are currently at their homeport of NAS Oceana. Their radio callsign is Taproom.

It will be approximately 26.6cm long when assembled, with a wingspan of 28.5cm (with the variable wings opened); it's molded in color so painting is not required (although, as with just about any model kit, some paint will really help bring it to life).åÊ