F-14 Tomcat
eBook - ePub

F-14 Tomcat

Grumman's "Top Gun" from Vietnam to the Persian Gulf

  1. 128 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

F-14 Tomcat

Grumman's "Top Gun" from Vietnam to the Persian Gulf

About this book

An illustrated history of the iconic aircraft, from its service during wartime to its appearances in Hollywood, plus a study of its design & construction.

It has been said that "bombers make history; fighters make movies." In the case of the Grumman F-14 Tomcat, both are true. It made history as a fleet defender, reconnaissance platform, and strike fighter. The Tomcat was also featured in such Hollywood classics as Top Gun, The Final Countdown, and Executive Decision, followed by television appearances on JAG.

This new illustrated look at the iconic Tomcat features a concise, detailed look at its design and construction, followed by its service in the U.S. Navy from 1975 to 2006. Also covered is a rare look at its use by the Imperial Iranian Air Force, and continued use by the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force. All USN units that flew the Tomcat are featured, including squadron patches, markings, and nose art. Combat operations are discussed, including aerial combat over Libya, Iraq, and Afghanistan.

Part of the Legends of Warfare series.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover 
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Acknowledgments
  5. Dedication
  6. Contents 
  7. Foreword
  8. Chapter 1: TFX vs. VFX
  9. Chapter 2: Drawing Board to First Flight
  10. Chapter 3: RAGs to Readiness: The First Tomcats Arrive
  11. Chapter 4: The A, B, C, and Ds of the Tomcat
  12. Chapter 5: Peeping Tom
  13. Chapter 6: Tomcat to Bombcat
  14. Chapter 7: Tomcat Squadrons
  15. Chapter 8: The Tomcat Bares Its Claws
  16. Chapter 9: Tomcat Sunset
  17. Chapter 10: The Last Cats Standing