Model Number: U.S. Navy F-14D VF-31 "Tomcatters" Squadron


Highlights: Zinc alloy material, variable swept wings, landing gear detachable. Two display modes, flight mode and ground mode.Exquisite alloy scale model with great detail and fine workmanship, great collectible and gift. Application: Collection, Gift Souvenir , Home Office Decoration,Educational,Model Age Range: > 14 years old Type: Static finished model Material: Zinc alloy+ABS Plastic Scale: 1:100 Size: approx 19cm(L) *12cm(W)/19cm(W)*5cm(H) (Variable Swept Wing) 7.5inch(L)*4.7inch(W)/7.5inch(W)*1.95inch(H) (Variable Swept Wing) Weight:approx 300g Package:Fighter model,Display stand,Exquisite packag box.



F-14D VF-31 "Tomcatters" Squadron

—— The U.S. Navy's Final F-14 Combat Unit

  • VF-31 "Tomcatters" (Fighter Squadron 31):
    Established in 1943 as one of the Navy's oldest carrier-based fighter squadrons, its nickname "Tomcatters" originated from their 1940s mascot - a black cat named "Tomcat".

  • The F-14D Era:
    During the 1990s, VF-31 transitioned to F-14Ds, becoming one of only two U.S. Navy squadrons operating this ultimate variant (alongside VF-2 "Bounty Hunters").


 Combat Deployments

  • Key Operations:

    • 1999 Kosovo War: Flew combat patrols and precision strikes from USS Theodore Roosevelt.

    • 2001 Afghanistan War: Dropped the first JDAMs in F-14 history during Operation Enduring Freedom.

    • 2003 Iraq War: Conducted final combat missions including reconnaissance and precision strikes.

  • Final Chapter:
    On September 22, 2006, VF-31's F-14D (BuNo 164603) completed the last operational flight of any U.S. Navy Tomcat.


VF-31's F-14Ds represented the pinnacle of Tomcat capabilities and combat service. As the last squadron to retire the F-14, they gave this legendary fighter a perfect sendoff. Their "Bombcat" moniker symbolized the Tomcat's successful transition from pure air superiority to multirole platform.