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The epic story of the F-14 pilot who disobeyed the order to return to the carrier to provide CAS support during the Battle of Roberts Ridge

Aviation History / F-14 Tomcat / Military Aviation

The epic story of the F-14 Tomcat pilot who disobeyed the order to return to the carrier to provide CAS support during the Battle of Roberts Ridge

Dario Leone

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F-14 Tomcat / Military Aviation

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Military Aviation

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Military Aviation

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Military Aviation / U.S. Navy

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Aviation History / Military Aviation

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F-14 Tomcat / Military Aviation

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Cool Video shows VF-211 F-14A Tomcats taking fuel from RAF Tristar Tanker

F-14 Tomcat / Military Aviation

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Military Aviation

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Military Aviation

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Military Aviation

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Military Aviation

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Losses and Aviation Safety / Military Aviation / U.S. Navy

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