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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...
F-14 and F/A-18 pilot prefers Tomcat in combat, and Hornet in peacetime
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...
Tomcat RIO tells the story of VF-211 Fighting Checkmates F-14 with Christmas-theme markings
VF-211 Fighting Checkmates
In January 1969, the US Navy selected Grumman Aerospace Corporation to produce a new fighter for air superiority, fleet air defense, and...