1-200 F-14 VF-1, "Wolfpack" USS Enterprise
1-200 VF-1 "Wolfpack" USS Enterprise — F-14A Tomcat Decals
Recreate the pioneering VF-1 "Wolfpack" F-14A Tomcats aboard USS Enterprise (CVAN/CVN-65) with these historically accurate 1-200 scale aircraft decals. As part of Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW-14), VF-1 helped introduce the Grumman F-14 Tomcat to operational carrier service, carrying the distinctive red wolf-head squadron emblem and NK tail code.
Squadron History — USS Enterprise (1974–1978)
Established on October 14, 1972, at Naval Air Station Miramar, California, VF-1 "Wolfpack" formed alongside VF-2 "Bounty Hunters" as one of the first operational F-14 Tomcat squadrons. VF-1 received its first F-14As in July 1973 and joined Carrier Air Wing Fourteen.
On September 17, 1974, VF-1 departed aboard USS Enterprise on the first operational deployment of the F-14 Tomcat. Operating in the Western Pacific, the new fighter brought its variable-sweep wings, powerful AWG-9 radar, and long-range AIM-54 Phoenix missile to frontline naval aviation.
In April 1975, near the end of that maiden deployment, VF-1 and VF-2 provided combat air cover during Operation Frequent Wind, the evacuation of U.S. personnel and civilians from Saigon as the Vietnam War drew to a close.
VF-1 completed three major USS Enterprise deployments with CVW-14:
• September 17, 1974 – May 20, 1975: First operational F-14 Tomcat deployment; Western Pacific operations and Operation Frequent Wind.
• July 30, 1976 – March 28, 1977: Western Pacific and Indian Ocean deployment, including fleet readiness and air-defense operations.
• April 4, 1978 – October 30, 1978: Western Pacific and Indian Ocean deployment, including participation in RIMPAC 1978.
After the 1978 Enterprise deployment, VF-1 joined CVW-2 and later operated from USS Ranger, retaining the F-14A through the remainder of its service. VF-1 was disestablished in 1993.
Decal Markings & Sheet Contents
These decals are specifically designed and sized to fit our 1-200 scale F-14 3D-printed aircraft miniatures, representing VF-1 Wolfpack F-14As during their USS Enterprise deployments.
• Markings for 4 complete aircraft (airframes) per sheet.
• Historically accurate Modex numbers and Bureau Numbers (BuNo) representing VF-1 F-14A aircraft.
• VF-1 Wolfpack 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-1 "Wolfpack"
• 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
