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How an IRIAF F-14 pilot was able to dodge 20 Matra missiles by Iraqi fighter jets
“I called the ground radar but didn’t receive a reply. I tried again and still got no reply. After my third call, the operator...
When the Soviets tried to fish an F-14 that fell off USS John F. Kennedy
The F-14 Tomcat
During the Cold War, Soviet advancements in long-range patrol and bomber aircraft created a need for a fleet defense fighter capable of...
The F-14D ‘Felix One’, the last US Navy Tomcat to ever fly
F-14D Tomcat ‘Felix One’ at the Cradle of Aviation Museum
On Sep. 14, 2023, the curatorial staff and dedicated team of restoration volunteers at the Cradle...
IIAF Commander tells the true story of why Iran bought the F-14
Choice of Fighter for Iran’s Security
The F-14 Tomcat was by far the most capable of establishing and maintaining air superiority over large areas without...
The Hornet in peacetime, the Tomcat in combat
The Tomcat
Advancements during the Cold War in Soviet long-range patrol and bomber aircraft dictated a requirement for a fleet defense fighter that could engage...