Posted by willcombs on monday, december 31, 2007 4. Vinyl decals can go on just about any smooth surface cars, windows, laptops, mirrors, walls, etc there are 3 parts to a decal. A beautifully carved 14 inch solid wood plaque of the vf111 sun downers. Fighter squadron 111 vf111, also known as the sundowners, was a fighter squadron of the united states navy. Uss coral sea vf111 sundowners phantom ii buno 15, nj200, 152277, nj212, 152977, nj206 and 153915, nj201, inflight. Vf 111 also participated in efforts to free 55 americans held hostage in iran while deployed aboard kitty hawk. A livery adaptation of vf111s original deployment livery for the f5e why another sundowners skin. This mega set has options for 19 vf 111 f14as, and covers all of the major and a few minor schemes flown by the squadron. Grumman f14 tomcat flight insignia by viperaviator f14 tomcat. Click the button below to add the fcm f14a tomcat sundowners part 2 decals 1.
As you might imagine, the star of this set is the cag aircraft with 10 different options including the notable miss molly from 1987. The use of naval aviation insignia is a modern form of heraldry that dates back to the early period of naval aviation in the 1920s and captures many proud moments of its history. This vf 111 sundowners license plate is made from heavy gauge aluminum and has a baked enamel finish to last for many years of use. A vf111 sundowners f4 phantom on catapult awaiting launch.
F14b tomcat vf 101 detailed sideview patch grim reapers. He joined the vf 111 squadron in the tonkin gulf off vietnam to replace a crew that was shot down. F14b tomcat vf101 detailed sideview patch grim reapers. Shop vf111 sundowners vf 111 tapestries designed by mbk as well as other vf 111 merchandise at teepublic. A vf111 sundowners f4 phantom on catapult awaiting. I chose this so that i can add it to the f4b, f14a and the f5e that i built previously where they all represent the vf 111 sundowners squadron. This is the airplane that gibson flew his very first combat mission in, and his first sortie in the squadron. Made by cartograf they look to be superb quality although this boxing only has markings for a vf111 sundowners phantom but it is colourful to say the least. F 14 tomcat vf 111 sundowners 3 4 pack 4x4 inch sticker decal.
F14a100gr, 160686, vf 111, nl212, uss kittyhawk, 1981. Modern us navy northrop f5nf vfc111 sundowners navy aggressors. Fighter squadron 111 vf 111, also known as the sundowners, was a fighter squadron of the united states navy. We have been producing high quality military decals for over 10 years and we guarantee the quality of each one. Arguably, some of the most colourful markings ever painted on u. Perhaps the most famous pacific fleet squadron, and definately the one with the most recognisable insignia, was vf111. F14a100gr, 160664, vf 111, nl2, uss kittyhawk, 1982. The printing on this sheet is nicely done, and printed by microscale. Markings are included for 3 different vf111 sundowner aircraft 2 based on theu. Vf111 sundowners phantoms uss coral sea vf111 sundowners. Buy militarybest us navy vf111 sundowners squadron decal sticker 3.
Interested in submitting a product article to the product article section. Originally established as fighter squadron 11 vf11 on 10 october 1942, it was redesignated as vf11a on 15 november 1946, redesignated as vf111 on 15 july 1948 and disestablished on 19 january 1959. Grumman f14 tomcat flight insignia by viperaviator f14. Vf72 fighting wasps, f4f3a buno 01876, uss wasp cv7, 1941 vmf111 devil dogs, f4f3 buno 03923, war games, 1941 vf41 red rippers, f4f3a buno 01850, uss ranger cv4, 1941 discontinued when sold out these decals were printed sometime in the late 90s by the previous owner of cam decals. Markings are included for 3 different vf 111 sundowner aircraft all based on the u. After the armistice, the squadron flew fj3 furies and f11f tigers, before receiving the worldclass f8u crusader in 1961. After printing the decals locally, fcm have been printing his decals with microscale since december 2009, now offering high quality decals like the best brands in the world market. These decals are available online through flightdecs or directly from the manufacturer. There are sufficient stencils on this sheet for one aircraft.
Navy aircraft were those of vf 111, the sundowners. Vf111 sundowners aviation prints from aircraftprofileprints. Brand new in the package markings for 3 different options. A vf 111 sundowners f4 phantom on catapult awaiting launch on board uss coral sea cva43 steaming in the gulf of tonkin. The original sundowners were established at nas north island on the 10th of october 1942 as vf11.
Vf111 sundowners 100% cotton quality tshirt high resolution printing full color printing customization. Their well known red and white sunset and shark mouth markings have been carried on a variety of aircraft over the years including the f8 crusader, f4 phantom and the f14 tomcat. Fcm decals 172 f14 tomcat sundowners vf111 part 1 ebay. Perhaps the most famous pacific fleet squadron, and definately the one with the most recognisable insignia, was vf 111. The item youve selected was not added to your cart. Fcm decals fcm decals 172 72042 grumman f14 tomcat sundowners vf111 part 2 please, read the description carefully before bidding. F14b tomcat vf111 detailed sideview patch sundowners ebay.
Fcm decals 72040 grumman f14 tomcat sundowners vf111. Show your aviation linage with truly artistic craftsmanship of the navys finest symbols. An eduard pe 73207set was thrown in, with some armament provided by the hasegawa weapons sets nos. He joined the vf111 squadron in the tonkin gulf off vietnam to replace a crew that was shot down. On 20 january, another squadron, vf111 195695 then.
Grumman f14 a tomcat vf111 sundowners squadron luggage tag. The data decals, navy and vf111 markings came from believe it or not the hasegawa kit decals, which were thick but behaved very well, especially after i treated them with microsol and then a couple of treatments of solvaset. Tigers claw lt nargis mig kill, september 9, 1968 f8c crusader vf111 sundowners special edition print size. Kitty hawk, developed by fcm decals and printed in u. Thats 3 sheets of sundowner awesomeness in one set. All the markings look to be in register and, importantly, all the stencil data is included that makes any us navy phantom kit in my opinion. During the cruise, vf111 had been on yankee station for 124 days, had flown 109 combat sorties and 1,191 support sorties.
F14a100gr, 160664, vf111, nl2, uss kittyhawk, 1982. The cute nurse featured in the artwork is in honor of miss molly snead a nurse who cared for senator vinsons wife. If you would like your name, rank, or callsign added to your shirts, please enter this information in the order comments when checking out paying. Modern us navy northrop f5nf vfc 111 sundowners navy aggressors. Originally established as attack squadron 156 va156 on 4 june 1956, it was redesignated vf 111 on 20 january 1959, the day after the original vf 111 was disestablished. Relive flying in the crusader in this carefully carved and painted f8 model of the vf111 sundowners. Stylish graphic featuring photo of sundowners panther aircraft, squadron name, squadron number and squadron insignia appears on back of shirt, and front left breast of shirt features your choice of either a united states naval aviation logo or a proud to have served navy veteran logo. Vf111 sundowners tomcat patch sticker by donno69 redbubble. Furball aerodesign has released a nice f14a tomcat decal superset for the vf 111 sundowners as they appeared between 19781994.
After transitioning to the tomcat, the sundowners made two deployments aboard uss kitty hawk cv63. The kit used is the vf111 boxing, hsg00365, complete with special decals. F14b tomcat vf111 detailed sideview patch sundowners. This decal sheet from authentic decals includes markings for 6 different 148 f5nf tiger iis with vfc111 sundowners in various usn aggressor schemes and is available directly from sprue bros. Vf 72 fighting wasps, f4f3a buno 01876, uss wasp cv7, 1941 vmf 111 devil dogs, f4f3 buno 03923, war games, 1941 vf 41 red rippers, f4f3a buno 01850, uss ranger cv4, 1941 discontinued when sold out these decals were printed sometime in the late 90s by the previous owner of cam decals. F14b tomcat vf 111 detailed sideview patch sundowners. I will be using the vf 111 mig killers decal set from cutting edge and the ares resin cockpi. Vf 111 sundowners 100% cotton quality tshirt high resolution printing full color printing customization. Fighter squadron one eleven vf111 sundownersuss intrepid cvs11, cvw10vietnam, june 4th, 1968. Fcm decals 172 f14a tomcat sundowners decal first look. F4n phantom ii by frernando rolandelli hasegawa 172. Searching for colorful decals for a recently acquired f14a kit in 2, i ran across decals for f14s of vf111 sundowners by a company id never heard of before. February 8th, 1969pilot lt anthony nargi, shot down a.
Shop for the perfect vf 111 gift from our wide selection of designs, or create your own personalized gifts. Redesignated vf111 in 1948, the sundowners converted to f9f panthers and scored historys first jetversusjet victory over korea in 1950. This scheme represents an f14a from vf111 sundowners. F14a100gr, 160686, vf111, nl212, uss kittyhawk, 1981. Each of these stickers is made at our facilities in scottsboro, alabama. The squadron was redesignated vf 26 on 1 september 1964, redesignated as vf111 on 17 september 1964 and. Navy grumman f14a tomcat fighter, made by fcm decals. This page is dedicated to all those who served, and added their own character to the legacy that is vf111 the sundowners. This vf111 sundowners license plate is made from heavy gauge aluminum and has a baked enamel finish to last for many years of use.
Long shot request for vf111 decals jet modeling arc. Northrop f5nf, vfc111 sundowners navy aggressors modern us navy 148 authentic decals 4833. Sundowners f8h patrols south vietnamese skys near dmz. Vf111 sundowners tomcat squadron skin for f5e tiger ii. This vf111 sundowners patch decal sticker is made in the usa at our facilities in scottsboro, alabama. Vf111 also participated in efforts to free 55 americans held hostage in iran while deployed aboard kitty hawk. Set of fine 172scale decals for the grumman f14 tomcat sundowners vf 111 aircrafts, based on the u. This page is dedicated to all those who served, and added their own character to the legacy that is vf 111 the sundowners. Searching for colorful decals for a recently acquired f14a kit in 2, i ran across decals for f14s of vf 111 sundowners by a company id never heard of before. Redesignated vf 111 in 1948, the sundowners converted to f9f panthers and scored historys first jetversusjet victory over korea in 1950. This decal sheet from authentic decals includes markings for 6 different 148 f5nf tiger iis with vfc 111 sundowners in various usn aggressor schemes and is available directly from sprue bros.
Militarybest carries a huge selection of navy fighter squadron stickers and decals. Each vf111 sundowners patch decal is made using the finest ink and vinyl available and all are made for outside applications. Each model is carefully carved and painted to provide a unique piece of art that will go great with the goat locker. The second in my line of spurofthemoment throwback tomcat squadron skins for the f5, i was inspired to make this one when i realized i felt conflicted using the vfc 111 skins for combatcarrier operations. The original sundowners were established at nas north island on the 10th of october 1942 as vf 11. Originally established as attack squadron 156 va156 on 4 june 1956, it was redesignated vf111 on 20 january 1959, the day after the original vf111 was disestablished. F14a tomcat, usn vf 111 sundowners miss molly in 172, 148 and 2 hawkeye models australia jenny kinron. Furball aerodesign has released a nice f14a tomcat decal superset for the vf111 sundowners as they appeared between 19781994. Militarybest us navy vf111 sundowners squadron decal sticker. This particular f14a was one of vf111s cag birds aboard the uss carl vinson in 1989. New mint in the package offered for sale is a set of 172scale decals for the u. Northrop f5nf, vfc 111 sundowners navy aggressors modern us navy 148 authentic decals 4833.
The grumman f14 tomcatpage contains all related products, articles, books, walkarounds and plastic scale modeling projects dedicated to this aircraft. Australian dollars british pound euro singapore dollar. Originally established as fighter squadron 11 vf 11 on 10 october 1942, it was redesignated as vf 11a on 15 november 1946, redesignated as vf 111 on 15 july 1948 and disestablished on 19 january 1959. F14 tomcat vf111 sundowners sticker by mbk redbubble. F5n tiger ii sundowners rising, vfc111 sundowners, 2007. The cheat lines on the red sash came from a sheet for ea6bs. You might also find this thread in the research corner useful. Decorate and personalize laptops, windows, and more. Airplane car airplane fighter fighter aircraft fighter jets grumman aircraft navy aircraft military jets military aircraft tomcat f14. In october 1983, vf111 returned to nas miramar following a world cruise on the maiden deployment of uss carl vinson cvn70. Uss coral sea vf 111 sundowners phantom ii buno 15, nj200, 152277, nj212, 152977, nj206 and 153915, nj201, inflight. Cannot fault these stickers value for money and great quality.
This next build is hasegawas 148 scale f8e crusader. The squadron was redesignated vf26 on 1 september 1964, redesignated as vf111 on 17. Fcm decals 72042 grumman f14 tomcat sundowners vf111. Operating the was assigned to carrier air wing 1 aboard the aircraft carrier uss john f. A vf111 sundowners f4 phantom on catapult awaiting launch on board uss coral sea cva43 steaming in the gulf of tonkin. In october 1983, vf 111 returned to nas miramar following a world cruise on the maiden deployment of uss carl vinson cvn70. Requires for the original f14 f14 tomcat by dino cattaneo here.
Sundowners liveries for the cag bird, the xos bird and line birds. The vinyl decal, the backing paper and the transfer tape. F14a tomcat, usn vf111 sundowners miss molly in 172, 148 and 2 hawkeye models australia jenny kinron. The images used on our license plates are sized to be as visible as possible. This license plate would make a wonderful addition to your collection or a great gift. F14a tomcat vf111 sundowners miss molly by hawkeye. All the markings look to be in register and, importantly, all the stencil data is.
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