Nineteen years ago today, on September 22, 2006, the legendary Grumman F-14 Tomcat officially retired from service with the United States Navy. Naval Air Station Oceana hosted a special farewell ...

Here’s What You Need to Know: The F-14 Tomcat was designed to incorporate the air combat lessons learned from the poor service record of the F-4 Phantom II during the Vietnam War years, particularly ...

Summary and Key Points: The F-14 Tomcat, made famous by the movie “Top Gun,” was a beloved Navy warplane known for its superior speed, range, and missile capabilities. -However, the Navy replaced it ...