VF-101 Grim Reapers

The Story of how US Navy F-14 Tomcat crews learned to score simulated Gun Kills against the lethal 9G capable F-16N (Captured in a Beautiful Artwork)

The Story of how US Navy F-14 Tomcat crews learned to score simulated Gun Kills against the lethal 9G capable F-16N (Captured in a Beautiful Artwork)

In a close air-to-air combat scenario, who will win? The F-14 Tomcat or the F-16N Viper? The answer is not… Read More

2 years ago

Showcasing the F-14: when the Grim Reapers staged flight demonstrations of the mighty Tomcat

No single aircraft was more exciting, more sought after on the show circuit than the F-14 Tomcat The following article… Read More

5 years ago

THE STORY OF CHRISTINE, THE LONGEST SERVING F-14 TOMCAT IN THE U.S. NAVY

While F-14 BuNo. 159600 was participating in the Tomcat’s final cruise a bulkhead would blow out during routine maintenance and the aircraft would spend… Read More

6 years ago

“MOW EM DOWN!” THE GRIM REAPERS LEGACY

During its F-14 days, VF-101 aircrews were tasked to fly the Tomcat during the air shows, demonstrating the F-14 flight… Read More

7 years ago