The Grumman F-14 Tomcat is a naval aviation legend, designed for the U.S. Navy as the primary air superiority fighter and fleet defense interceptor during the Cold War. Its ability to engage multiple targets at long ranges, combined with its variable-geometry wings, made it one of the most formidable and recognizable aircraft of its era, a true symbol of American naval air power.

VF-41 "Black Aces" is the squadron that inscribed the F-14 Tomcat in the history books of aerial combat. On August 19, 1981, during a freedom of navigation exercise over the Gulf of Sidra, two F-14As from VF-41 were engaged by two Libyan Air Force Su-22 "Fitter" fighters. In a confrontation lasting less than a minute, the "Black Aces" Tomcats dodged a missile and shot down both Libyan aircraft with AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles. These were the first air-to-air victories for the F-14 in service with the U.S. Navy, proving the fighter's superiority in a real-life engagement.

This exclusive artwork by Alexandre Guedes depicts the F-14A Tomcat, Bureau Number 160379, one of the aircraft that served with the VF-41 "Black Aces" during this historic period. This piece pays homage to the pilots and radar intercept officers who not only flew the Tomcat but were the first to prove its lethality in combat, establishing a legacy that would endure for decades.

Quality That Lives Up to the Legend:

Elite Printing: High-definition laser technology accurately captures every detail of the aircraft and its historic markings.

Superior Paper: Produced on heavyweight coated paper (300g), ensuring a robust work of art with vibrant colors and exceptional durability.

Artist's Work: An exclusive creation by aviation specialist Alexandre Guedes.

Technical Specifications:

Artist: Alexandre Guedes

Size: 18 X 12"

Paper: High-quality coated paper, 300g

Printing: High-definition laser

Note: Frame not included.