VF-51

US Navy Tomcat pilot recalls the Ramp Strike where this F-14A Split Into Two Pieces

Losses and Aviation Safety

US Navy Tomcat pilot recalls the Ramp Strike where this F-14A Split Into Two Pieces

‘I watched the mishap live on the ship’s closed-circuit PLAT TV and will never forget the sound of the scraping… Read More

4 months ago

F-14 Tomcat

US Naval Aviator who flew both the F-4 and F-14 tells about the negative and positive attributes of the Phantom II and Tomcat during Carrier Landing

The approach speed of the F-4 was a little slower than the F-8, the view looking forward in the F-14… Read More

5 months ago

F-14 Tomcat

Here’s why this F-14A Tomcat split into two pieces

“On the night of July 11th as we made our way across the pond, it was a horrible night for… Read More

4 years ago

Cold War Era

The story of VF-51 Screaming Eagles F-4 Phantom II’s Flamboyant Markings in Vietnam

VF-51 F-4 had one of the most flamboyant Phantom markings to go to sea- what rival squadrons called the "Supersonic… Read More

5 years ago

F-14 Tomcat

“It’s time to buzz the tower:” Former F-14 RIO explains how the legendary Top Gun tower fly-by scene was filmed

Civilians in communities near Miramar called the base and local news media asking about a 'berserk F-14 pilot'... Maverick: Tower,… Read More

5 years ago