“I have to wonder what a fully-funded, fully-developed Tomcat would be like (…looks dreamily into space). I’m certain it would’ve had…
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F-14 TomcatMilitary Aviation
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Aviation HumorF-14 TomcatMilitary Aviation
Former F-14D pilot tells the story of when Chuck Yeager called his Super Tomcat “the only real fighter” featured at Edwards AFB air show
by Robert JonesThere were plenty of shiny USAF fighters but I knew exactly what he meant. They didn’t count because they were test…
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F-14 TomcatMilitary Aviation
Cradle of Aviation Museum to receive the last F-14 to ever fly to celebrate 50th Anniversary of the Iconic Tomcat
by Dario LeoneThe museum will receive for restoration and permanent display the last F-14 (BuNo 164603) to ever fly, number 711 of 712…
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F-14 TomcatMilitary Aviation
Where have all the Tomcats gone? This F-14-Map featuring all the remaining Tomcats, their crash sites and their historic sites will give you the answer
by Marc WOLFFThe story behind the F-14-map “Where have all the Tomcats gone” Have you ever wondered what happened to the 712 F-14…
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Cold War EraF-14 TomcatMilitary Aviation
F-4 Phantom Vs F-14 Tomcat: Naval Aviator who Flew Both tells which one was the Better Fighter and which one was his Favorite to Fly
by Dario LeoneThe F-14 Tomcat entered active service in 1974 and started to replace the F-4 Phantom in the same year. In response…
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Aircraft CarriersAviation HistoryMilitary Aviation
“Abe’s” Extraordinary Odyssey: The Story of the Longest Deployment for an Aircraft Carrier in Post-Vietnam Military History
by Edward Chang17 years ago, USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) embarked on the longest deployment for an aircraft carrier in post-Vietnam military history. On…
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F-14 TomcatLosses and Aviation SafetyMilitary Aviation
Here’s why this F-14A Tomcat split into two pieces
by Dario Leone“On the night of July 11th as we made our way across the pond, it was a horrible night for pilots…
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F-14 TomcatMilitary AviationU.S. Navy
Go For Your Gun! The first F-14 Tomcat Strafe Run during Operation Iraqi Freedom
by Dario Leone‘Our primary concern during our gunnery passes was the fact that we were now well within the range of MANPADS. Nevertheless,…
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F-14 TomcatMilitary Aviation
“Sweet Little Miss”, the last Tomcat to land on an aircraft carrier, has found a new home
by Dario LeoneOn Oct. 17, 2018 “Sweet Little Miss” has arrived at its new home at the Museum of Flight in Rome, Georgia…
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Military Aviation
Former VFC-13 Adversary Pilot explains how you can fly and fight in the iconic F-5 Tiger II
by Dario Leone“I once matched an F-14D through a double-Immelman, though at the top I was desperately stirring the pot clawing for purchase.…