1-200 F-14 VF-2, "Bounty Hunters" USS Ranger"

1-200 VF-2 "Bounty Hunters" USS Ranger — F-14A Tomcat Decals

Recreate the VF-2 "Bounty Hunters" F-14A Tomcats deployed aboard USS Ranger (CV-61) with historically accurate 1-200 scale aircraft decals. Operating with Carrier Air Wing Two (CVW-2), the squadron carried the distinctive NE tail code and the famous Bounty Hunters insignia.

Squadron History — USS Ranger (1980–1993)

Established on October 14, 1972, at NAS Miramar, VF-2 was one of the first Navy squadrons to operate the Grumman F-14A Tomcat. Following its pioneering USS Enterprise deployments, the Bounty Hunters joined CVW-2 aboard USS Ranger.

VF-2's September 1980–May 1981 Ranger deployment took the squadron to the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean during the Iranian hostage crisis. The squadron returned aboard Ranger in April–October 1982, conducting fleet-defense operations in the Pacific and Indian Ocean.

After a 1984 deployment aboard USS Kitty Hawk, VF-2 returned to USS Ranger for further operations in 1986–1987 and a February–August 1989 deployment. Throughout this era, VF-2's F-14As supported air defense, combat training and tactical reconnaissance using the Tactical Air Reconnaissance Pod System (TARPS).

During Ranger's December 1990–June 1991 deployment, VF-2 participated in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. The squadron flew more than 550 combat missions and approximately 1,900 combat flight hours during the 43-day air campaign, including fighter coverage and crucial TARPS reconnaissance.

VF-2 completed its final USS Ranger deployment in January 1993. During the 1992–1993 cruise, its crews supported Operation Southern Watch over southern Iraq and flew reconnaissance missions over Somalia for Operation Restore Hope. The squadron then prepared to transition from the F-14A to the upgraded F-14D Tomcat.

Decal Markings & Sheet Contents

These decals are specifically designed and sized to fit our 1-200 scale F-14 3D-printed aircraft miniatures, reproducing VF-2 Bounty Hunters markings from the USS Ranger era.

• Markings for 4 complete aircraft (airframes) per sheet.

• Historically accurate Modex numbers and Bureau Numbers (BuNo) representing VF-2 F-14A aircraft.

• VF-2 Bounty Hunters squadron markings associated with USS Ranger and Carrier Air Wing Two.

• Sized for our 1-200 scale F-14 3D-printed miniatures.

Key Historical Details

• Squadron: VF-2 "Bounty Hunters"

• Aircraft: Grumman F-14A Tomcat

• Carrier: USS Ranger (CV-61)

• Carrier Air Wing: CVW-2

• Tail Code: NE

• Period: 1980–1993 (Ranger deployments)

• Major Operations: Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Southern Watch, Restore Hope

• Theaters: Western Pacific, Indian Ocean, Persian Gulf, Arabian Sea

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.

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