Aircraft Photo of 162916 | Grumman F-14B Tomcat | USA - Navy | AirHistory.net #218531
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:162916
Military Code:AC-100
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F-14 Tomcat
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F-14 Tomcat
Aircraft Version:Grumman F-14B Tomcat
C/n (msn):564
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VF-32
Location
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Ship / Rig:USS Harry S Truman CVN75
 
Photo Date:1 March 2001
Photo by:Stephan de Bruijn
Photo ID: 218531
Photo Comment

The Swordsmen CAG bird in full colour. Rarely seen, this Tomcat was launched from the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) with a flag to shoot at. The flag, seen lying on the deck next to the the Tomcat, was attached to the F-14s rear end (to the tailhook construction) with a very long rope. When the Tomcat was launched, the rope followed the aircraft, as well as the flag. Other aircraft were then able to shoot at the flag during air-to-air-training.

This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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