On Feb. 19, 1964 Cdr Ken Stecker, CO of VF-96, and his RIO Lt Charles Webster III made the F-4G first…
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Hooter was able to maneuver his Tomcat above and behind the MiG and expertly kept his advantage. After a series of…
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BooksF-14 TomcatMilitary Aviation
Book tells the story of when two F-14 Tomcats were diverted to the USS Midway
by Dario LeoneLT Berg’s biggest surprise on breaking out of the ever-lowering cloud ceiling was the sight of Midway, being so very different…
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Cold War EraMilitary AviationU.S. Navy
REMEMBERING THE U.S. NAVY F-4G, THE PHANTOM THAT COULD PERFORM AUTOMATIC CARRIER LANDINGS
by Dario LeoneIn 1966 the 12 U.S. Navy F-4G aircraft were to test a new tactical camouflage for embarked aircraft In March, 1963,…
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F-14 TomcatMilitary AviationU.S. Navy
THIS F-14D CLOSE-UP SHOWS THE LAST UPGRADE RECEIVED BY TOMCAT BEFORE BEING RETIRED
by Dario LeoneROVER capability was added to the F-14D Tomcat On Dec. 10, 2005. It was first used by VF-31 and VF-213 on…
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F-14 TomcatLosses and Aviation SafetyMilitary Aviation
THE STORY OF THE F-14 PILOT THAT WAS ABLE TO LAND HIS TOMCAT WITHOUT CANOPY AFTER HIS RIO ERRONEOUSLY BAILED OUT
by Dario LeoneAs Vickers started to push on the stick, he heard a loud pop, followed by a roar. He knew exactly what…
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Aircraft CarriersF-14 TomcatMilitary AviationU.S. Navy
FUNNY VIDEO BRINGS YOU ABOARD VF-31 TOMCATTERS F-14Ds FOR A 7-HOUR MISSION IN SUPPORT OF OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM
by Dario LeoneThe “last cruise” of the iconic Tomcat saw the F-14Ds belonging to VF-31, the Tomcatters, and VF-213, the Black Lions, embarking…
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Aircraft CarriersF-14 TomcatMilitary Aviation
BYE-BYE BABY…! REMEMBERING THE F-14 TOMCAT LAST COMBAT TRAP
by Dario LeoneThe decision to incorporate the Super Hornet and decommission the F-14 was mainly due to high amount of maintenance required…
