As reported by Eric in his blog a while back...
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. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Chris Thamann (RELEASED)
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I still can't believe it. Nice pic though. Thanks.
I remember watching F14's flying by one by one. I was visiting my mom who worked at an air force base, and it seems that the base she worked at was sheltering F-14's from another base that was in line for a direct hit from a hurricane. It was pretty fascinating to see them fly in one after the other.
Well, guess that puts Goose, Ice-man and Maverick out of business...
They were awesome flying machines!!
Come Sept, I plan to watch Top Gun to celebrate the passing of such quality American engineering.
"I feel the need - the need for speed!" Owwwww!
Whoo-hooooo!! That film nearly landed me in the Navy! Seriously!!
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