Aircraft

DATE:08/08/06
SOURCE:Flight International
Final carrier action - US Navy prepares to put out the Tomcat

US Navy Grumman F-14 Tomcats have made their last aircraft carrier catapult-launch and arrested landing, ahead of the aircraft's retirement next month, after 32 years of service. The aircraft are part of Fighter Squadron Three One aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt.

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                                                         © Neil Dunridge


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