“This photo indeed has a surrealistic quality. I believe it is due to the focal length of the camera used. There…
Cold War EraF-14 TomcatMilitary Aviation
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AirshowsF-14 TomcatMilitary Aviation
Showcasing the F-14: when the Grim Reapers staged flight demonstrations of the mighty Tomcat
by Dario LeoneNo single aircraft was more exciting, more sought after on the show circuit than the F-14 Tomcat The following article titled U.S.…
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F-14 TomcatMilitary Aviation
“It’s time to buzz the tower:” Former F-14 RIO explains how the legendary Top Gun tower fly-by scene was filmed
by Dario LeoneCivilians in communities near Miramar called the base and local news media asking about a ‘berserk F-14 pilot’… Maverick: Tower, this…
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Military Aviation
This could be the F/A-18F Super Hornet that Maverick will fly in Top Gun Sequel
by Dario LeoneThe F/A-18F will look even better when presented in the way the filmmakers want us to see it Unveiled on Sep.…
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Cold War EraF-14 TomcatMiG KillersMilitary Aviation
Tomcats 2-Fitters 0: how two U.S. Navy F-14s shot down two Qaddafi’s Su-22s over the Gulf of Sidra on Aug. 19, 1981
by Dario LeoneKleemann waited about 5 seconds for the Libyan to clear the sun, then pulled the trigger The following article titled Sudden…
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Losses and Aviation SafetyMilitary AviationU.S. Navy
U.S. Naval Aviator explains how he and his wingman were able to RTB after their F/A-18 fighters collided during air combat training
by Dario Leone“It was a significant testament to the construction of the F/A-18—that we were able to fly both aircraft after the damage…
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Military AviationU.S. Navy
Speed & Angels: an exclusive look at the making of the movie which featured the last U.S. Navy F-14 Tomcats in action
by Dario Leone“Since their childhoods, Jay and Meagan have dreamt of becoming fighter pilots. Speed & Angels captures these young naval aviators in…
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Aviation HistoryMilitary Aviation
E-3 AWACS crew member explains how a U.S. Navy F-14 nearly shot down a U.S. Navy A-6 during the first night of Operation Desert Storm
by Dario Leone“The F-14 pilot came back and said in an excited voice, ‘Target, nose, 12 miles [19.31km] hot, am I cleared to…
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F-14 TomcatMilitary Aviation
Check out this spectacular video featuring excerpts from the movie “Speed & Angels”
by Dario LeoneProduced by former F-14 driver Francesco “Paco” Chierici, Speed & Angels follows Jay and Meagan as they chase their childhood dream…
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Cold War EraF-14 TomcatMilitary Aviation
Remembering the last glory days of VF-84 Jolly Rogers
by Dario Leone“I knew about VF-84 Jolly Rogers from the movies and building models as a kid. It’s a great public relations and…
