1-200 F-14 VF-2, "Bounty Hunters" USS Enterprise"
1-200 VF-2 "Bounty Hunters" USS Enterprise — F-14A Tomcat Decals
Recreate the legendary VF-2 "Bounty Hunters" F-14A Tomcats assigned to USS Enterprise (CVAN/CVN-65) with these historically accurate 1-200 scale aircraft decals. Serving with Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW-14), VF-2 was among the first operational F-14 Tomcat squadrons in the U.S. Navy, distinguished by its distinctive Bounty Hunters insignia, colorful high-visibility markings, and NK tail code.
Squadron History — USS Enterprise (1974–1978)
Established on October 14, 1972, at Naval Air Station Miramar, California, VF-2 "Bounty Hunters" was formed alongside VF-1 "Wolfpack" as one of the U.S. Navy’s first operational F-14 Tomcat fighter squadrons.
The squadron received its first Grumman F-14A Tomcats in July 1973 and completed its initial training and carrier qualifications before joining Carrier Air Wing Fourteen aboard USS Enterprise.
On September 17, 1974, VF-2 embarked aboard Enterprise for the first operational deployment of the F-14 Tomcat, introducing the Navy's revolutionary variable-sweep-wing fleet-defense fighter to carrier operations in the Western Pacific.
During this historic 1974–1975 deployment, VF-2 participated in Operation Frequent Wind, the evacuation of American personnel and allied civilians from Saigon in April 1975. VF-2 and VF-1 provided fighter coverage during the final American evacuation operations of the Vietnam War.
The Bounty Hunters subsequently completed two additional deployments aboard USS Enterprise:
• September 17, 1974 – May 20, 1975: First operational F-14A Tomcat deployment, Western Pacific and Vietnam operations, including Operation Frequent Wind.
• July 30, 1976 – March 28, 1977: Western Pacific and Indian Ocean deployment, conducting fleet air-defense missions and participating in regional naval exercises.
• April 4, 1978 – October 30, 1978: Western Pacific and Indian Ocean deployment, including participation in RIMPAC 1978 and multinational naval operations.
Throughout these deployments, VF-2 operated the F-14A Tomcat as a fleet-defense interceptor, employing the powerful AWG-9 radar system and AIM-54 Phoenix, AIM-7 Sparrow, and AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles.
Following its final Enterprise deployment in October 1978, VF-2 subsequently transferred to Carrier Air Wing Two (CVW-2), beginning its next operational chapter aboard USS Ranger (CV-61).
Decal Markings & Sheet Contents
These decals are specifically designed and sized to fit our 1-200 scale F-14 3D-printed aircraft miniatures, providing accurate squadron markings for recreating VF-2 Bounty Hunters Tomcats aboard USS Enterprise.
• Markings for 4 complete aircraft (airframes) per sheet.
• Historically accurate Modex numbers and Bureau Numbers (BuNo) representing actual VF-2 F-14A aircraft.
• VF-2 Bounty Hunters squadron markings associated with USS Enterprise and Carrier Air Wing Fourteen.
• Sized for our 1-200 scale F-14 3D-printed miniatures.
Key Historical Details
• Squadron: VF-2 "Bounty Hunters"
• Established: October 14, 1972
• Aircraft: Grumman F-14A Tomcat
• Carrier: USS Enterprise (CVAN/CVN-65)
• Carrier Air Wing: CVW-14
• Tail Code: NK
• Period: 1974–1978
• Major Operations: First operational F-14 deployment, Operation Frequent Wind, RIMPAC 1978
• Theaters: Western Pacific, South China Sea, Indian Ocean
Model Compatibility & Application
These 1-200 scale waterslide decals are specifically sized for our F-14 3D-printed aircraft miniatures and are suitable for naval aviation displays, historical aircraft modeling, and tabletop air-combat wargaming.
For best results, apply decals over a smooth gloss-coated surface before sealing with a suitable clear finish.
Decal Application and Gloss Coat Tips: https://www.flightdeckdecals2400.com/gloss-coat-decals-tips
