Tag: Grumman F-14 Tomcat

Starfighter versus Tomcat: How the Italian F-104 Outmatched the U.S. Navy’s F-14 Tomcat with the Yo-Yo Tactic

A remarkable Cold War-era encounter saw an Italian Air Force F-104 Starfighter outmaneuver a U.S.…

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San Diego Air and Space Museum to Move F-14A Tomcat to Balboa Park

The San Diego Air and Space Museum announce their plans to move their F-14A Tomcat,…

Adam Estes

Aviation Archaeology: Exploring the Naval Weapons Industrial Reserve Plant, Calverton

Discover the Naval Weapons Industrial Reserve Plant in Calverton, NY—home to historic aircraft testing, Calverton…

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Today in Aviation History: Grumman F-14 Tomcat Retires from U.S. Naval Service

On September 22, 2006, the F-14 Tomcat officially retired from U.S. Navy service. Explore the…

Austin Hancock

Flight Test Files: Grumman F-14 Tomcat

NASA Dryden played a key role in advancing the Grumman F-14 Tomcat’s capabilities through two…

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Persian Cat in Flight: Quite Possibly The Last Chapter of Iran’s F-14 Tomcats

At Vintage Aviation News, we primarily spotlight classic warbirds, but occasionally, we delve into the…

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Last F-14 Tomcat in US Navy Service Now on Display at The Cradle of Aviation Museum

On September 14, the Cradle of Aviation Museum inaugurated the outdoor F-14 Tomcat display with…

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A Sneak Peek at the Newly Restored Navy F-14D Tomcat

Restoration of the Navy F-14D Tomcat at the Cradle of Aviation Museum is nearly complete.…

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Taming the Tomcat, An Interview The F-14 Tomcat’s Test Pilot

By William Cobb Director, Pensacola Aerospace Museum   Throughout my lifelong fascination with the mighty…

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Last F-14 Tomcat in US Navy Service Moving to Cradle of Aviation Museum

The last Grumman F-14 Tomcat in service with the US Navy will be moved to…

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