[Panther10]

Originally Posted by pdxcollector

The “Thief of Baghdad” was the last F-14B built and was the first Tomcat used as a “Bombcat”. VF-24’s desert camouflage schemes were applied during a deployment to NAS Fallon in late 1991. The colors of the 'Thief of Baghdad' & 'Camel Smoker' were said to be inspired by German WWII desert camos. During their time at Fallon VF-24 worked on air to ground weapons delivery tactics. A month later the 'Thief of Baghdad' was transferred to an East Coast squadron and was later destroyed in an accident which killed both crew.
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Hmmmm..Not one of the best decisions ever made in avation history......but there isn't anything we can do about it now.

[RJLee]

An account of VF-24's time in the desert pioneering Bombcat tactics, by a RIO who crewed "Thief":

Frugal's World of Simulations

[Elmer]

The Mule now has the Aggressor Tomcat in stock. The scheme looks stunning. If anyone gets it soon, I'd me much obliged for a review and pics.

[Panther10]

That is so odd. It is so rare for a diecast plane to be released two months early! I wonder what other surprises we can expect from Witty Wings.

[pdxcollector]

The aggressor F-14 does look great; I’m glad they removed the AIM-54’s. Although I don’t mind the weapons load, they could have easily put the right load out on since they put a ACM pod on the Happy Holiday Jolly Roger. Its unfortunate they didn’t keep the missiles painted white rather than the grey they are now.

[STARMAN 352ND]

Originally Posted by Panther10

That is so odd. It is so rare for a diecast plane to be released two months early! I wonder what other surprises we can expect from Witty Wings.

Maybe it has to do the their Chinese New Year thats coming up in China.
Get them out early rather then late.
JP