Great Wall Hobby L4834 1/48 F-14D Tomcat Fighter Model KitGreat Wall Hobby L4834 1 48 Scale F 14D Tomcat Fighter Model Kit The F 14 underwent a test flight in 1970 and was officially commissioned in 1974 to replace the F 4 Phantom Fighter as the defense of the US aircraft carrier fleet. After 32 years of service in the United States Navy, the F 14 officially entered service on September 22, 2006, replaced by the F A 18E F Hornet fighter jet. The F 14D is the final model of the F 14, with various improvements