1-200 VF-41 "Black Aces" USS Nimitz
1-200 VF-41 "Black Aces" USS Nimitz — F-14A Tomcat Decals
Recreate the legendary VF-41 "Black Aces" F-14A Tomcats assigned to USS Nimitz (CVN-68) with these historically accurate 1-200 scale aircraft decals. Serving with Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8), VF-41 became one of the U.S. Navy’s most recognizable fighter squadrons, distinguished by its black ace-of-spades insignia and AJ tail code.
Squadron History — USS Nimitz (1977–1987)
Established on September 1, 1950, VF-41 operated several generations of naval fighters before transitioning to the Grumman F-14A Tomcat in 1976.
The Black Aces began their first F-14A deployment aboard USS Nimitz in December 1977, operating alongside VF-84 "Jolly Rogers" as part of Carrier Air Wing Eight.
During the 1979–1980 deployment, USS Nimitz was diverted to the Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea in response to the Iranian hostage crisis. VF-41 maintained combat readiness during an extended period at sea that included 144 consecutive days without a port visit.
On August 19, 1981, VF-41 achieved one of the most famous victories in Tomcat history. During operations over the Gulf of Sidra, two VF-41 F-14As, callsigns Fast Eagle 102 and Fast Eagle 107, engaged and shot down two Libyan Su-22 fighters after being fired upon. This engagement marked the F-14's first confirmed air-to-air combat victories and the U.S. Navy's first aerial victories since the Vietnam War.
VF-41 continued operating from USS Nimitz throughout the 1980s, including Mediterranean deployments during periods of heightened regional tension. The squadron's final deployment aboard Nimitz concluded in July 1987.
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-41 Black Aces Tomcats aboard USS Nimitz.
• Markings for 4 complete aircraft (airframes) per sheet.
• Historically accurate Modex numbers and Bureau Numbers (BuNo) representing actual VF-41 F-14A aircraft.
• VF-41 Black Aces squadron markings associated with USS Nimitz and Carrier Air Wing Eight.
• Sized for our 1-200 scale F-14 3D-printed miniatures.
Key Historical Details
• Squadron: VF-41 "Black Aces"
• Aircraft: Grumman F-14A Tomcat
• Carrier: USS Nimitz (CVN-68)
• Carrier Air Wing: CVW-8
• Tail Code: AJ
• Period: 1977–1987
• Notable Engagement: Gulf of Sidra, August 19, 1981
• Theaters: Mediterranean Sea, North Atlantic, Indian Ocean, 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.
Decal Application and Gloss Coat Tips: https://www.flightdeckdecals2400.com/gloss-coat-decals-tips
