F-14 Tomcat

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 asTop Gun,The Final Countdown, andExecutive Decision, followed by television appearances onJAG. This new illustrated look at the iconic Tomcat features a concise, detailed look at its design and construction, followed by its service in the US Navy from 1975 to2006. Also covered is a rare look at its use by the Imperial Iranian Air Force, and continued use by theIslamic 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.[AuthorName]By David F. Brown[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]David Brown has written numerous aviation-related articles and authored or coauthored five aviation books. David resides in Spring Grove, Pennsylvania, with his wife, Christina.[/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]231 color and b/w photos[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle]Grumman’s Top Gun from Vietnam to the Persian Gulf[/SubTitle][ColorPattern]231 color and b/w photos[/ColorPattern]