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F-14 pilot who took part in cave busting mission the first night of Operation Enduring Freedom explains why Tomcat crews hated dropping the 2,000-lb GBU-24 Paveway III LGB
Aviation History / F-14 Tomcat / Military Aviation

Blooding the Bombcats: the story of the first air-to-ground sorties ever flown by US Navy F-14 Tomcat fighter jets

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Dario Leone
Aug 23 2023
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Two weeks after Chinese Combat aircraft conducted a mock attack on USS Theodore Roosevelt, the flattop conducts dual carrier operations with USS Nimitz in the South China Sea
Aircraft Carriers / Military Aviation
Two weeks after Chinese Combat aircraft conducted a mock attack on USS Theodore Roosevelt, the flat-top conducts dual carrier operations with USS Nimitz in the South China Sea
Feb 10 2021
By 
Dario Leone
Have you ever wondered who Maverick salutes before launching from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier for Top Gun final dogfight?
Aircraft Carriers / Military Aviation
Have you ever wondered who Maverick salutes before launching from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier for Top Gun final dogfight?
Mar 18 2020
By 
Dario Leone
Here are some cool Night Photos of New VFA-31 Tomcatters F/A-18E CAG Aircraft
Military Aviation / U.S. Navy
Here are some cool Night Photos of New VFA-31 Tomcatters F/A-18E CAG Aircraft
Jan 3 2020
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Dario Leone
That time the U.S. Navy recovered an F/A-18F Super Hornet wreckage from the sea
Losses and Aviation Safety / Military Aviation / U.S. Navy
That time the U.S. Navy recovered an F/A-18F Super Hornet wreckage from the sea
May 21 2019
By 
Dario Leone
"Tom Cruise will fly Aircraft in Top Gun: Maverick, but not F/A-18s," Paramount Says
Aircraft Carriers / Military Aviation / U.S. Navy
“Tom Cruise is gracious and professional during filming to all of the sailors:” U.S. Navy says Accusations about Tom Cruise disrespecting TR crewmembers are unfounded
Feb 18 2019
By 
Dario Leone
Iceman to return in Top Gun sequel 'cause Maverick is still dangerous
Aircraft Carriers / U.S. Navy
Tom Cruise Pissed the Whole TR Off: USS Theodore Roosevelt crew slams the actor for his arrogant behavior during Top Gun Sequel filming
Feb 17 2019
By 
Dario Leone
F-14 Tomcat aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt for Top Gun Sequel filming shifts on the deck
F-14 Tomcat / Losses and Aviation Safety / Military Aviation
F-14 Tomcat aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt for Top Gun Sequel filming shifts on the deck
Feb 15 2019
By 
Dario Leone
Video shows U.S. Navy crewman getting sucked into A-6 Intruder engine
Aircraft Carriers / Losses and Aviation Safety / Military Aviation
Video shows U.S. Navy crewman getting sucked into A-6 air intake. He survived because of Intruder’s engine design.
May 17 2018
By 
Dario Leone
Carrier Female Crew
Aircraft Carriers / Military Aviation / U.S. Navy
Launch crew of 35 women takes over USS Theodore Roosevelt’s flight deck for the first time in the ship’s history
May 7 2018
By 
Dario Leone
This F-14D close-up shows the last upgrade received by Tomcat before being retired
F-14 Tomcat / Military Aviation / U.S. Navy
THIS F-14D CLOSE-UP SHOWS THE LAST UPGRADE RECEIVED BY TOMCAT BEFORE BEING RETIRED
Jan 15 2018
By 
Dario Leone
"Sweet Little Miss," the last F-14 Tomcat to ever land on an aircraft carrier, needs your help to be saved
Aviation History / F-14 Tomcat / Military Aviation
“SWEET LITTLE MISS,” THE LAST F-14 TOMCAT TO EVER LAND ON AN AIRCRAFT CARRIER, NEEDS YOUR HELP TO BE SAVED
Nov 16 2017
By 
Dario Leone
ATAC Hunter
Losses and Aviation Safety / Military Aviation
ATAC HAWKER HUNTER CRASHES OFF THE COAST OF SAN DIEGO
Aug 24 2017
By 
Dario Leone
F-14 Last Cruise
Aircraft Carriers / F-14 Tomcat / Military Aviation / U.S. Navy
FUNNY VIDEO BRINGS YOU ABOARD VF-31 TOMCATTERS F-14Ds FOR A 7-HOUR MISSION IN SUPPORT OF OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM
Apr 4 2017
By 
Dario Leone
VF-31 F-14D
Aircraft Carriers / F-14 Tomcat / Military Aviation
BYE-BYE BABY…! REMEMBERING THE F-14 TOMCAT LAST COMBAT TRAP
Feb 9 2017
By 
Dario Leone
Supermoon
Aircraft Carriers / U.S. Navy
Watch these beautiful photos of the supermoon setting behind USS Theodore Roosevelt
Nov 16 2016
By 
Dario Leone
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