Stripped off all markings, except a part of the modex on its tail. 164601 in its final days of operational life. Delivered to the VF-124 only on 17 April 1992, the F-14D-170-GR was transferred to VF-101 in late 1994. In 1996 it was painted in a very striking desert camo colourscheme when serving VF-101. Before retirement it also served VF-31 and in it very final days, again VF-101. The F-14D is preserved at Castle (CA) since September 2005.

To commemorate the last year of operation of the F-14 Tomcat, 164601 was painted in retro colours and did several display flights during the 2005 Oceana Air Show. Two days after the show, on 20 September 2005, the Tomcat was flown to Merced Castle Air Force Base (CA) to join the collection of the Castle Air Museum. 164601 was delivered to the US Navy on 17 April 1992.

The 2005 edition of the NAS Oceana Air Show was the last time one could see the venerable F-14 Tomcat. Besides the solo display there was also a fly-past of four Tomcats which consisted of the following examples, breaking away from the diamond formation are from left to right: 162694 / AD-115, 164601 / AD-160, 161428 / AC-101 & 163410 / AC-104.

To commemorate the last year of operation of the F-14 Tomcat, 164601 was painted in retro colours and did several display flights during the 2005 Oceana Air Show. Two days after the show, on 20 September 2005, the Tomcat was flown to Merced Castle Air Force Base (CA) to join the collection of the Castle Air Museum.

"Grim Reapers"