I was in Boy Scout camp on Long Island in the early 70’s when Grumman was testing the F-14. I remember the jets flying by the camp. They were doing low speed testing, and went past us at no more than 100 mph, sitting on their tails and making a truly amazing quantity of noise. Now, the last to fly the venerable plane have deployed:
http://www.strategypage.com/gallery/articles/military_photos_200631223.asp
Atlantic Ocean (March 10, 2006) – F-14D Tomcats from the "Tomcatters" of Fighter Squadron Three One (VF-31) and the "Blacklions" of VF-213 perform a fly-by in formation over USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) after departing for their home port of Naval Air Station Oceana. VF-213 and VF-31 are completing their final deployment flying the F-14 Tomcat. For the past 30 years, the F-14 Tomcat has assured U.S. air superiority, playing a key role in ensuring victory and preserving peace around the world. The F-14 Tomcat will be removed from service and officially stricken from the inventory in September of 2006.
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