| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 162589 |
| Military Code: | NJ-451 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman F-14 Tomcat |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Grumman F-14 Tomcat |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman F-14A Tomcat |
| C/n (msn): | 511 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VF-124 |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCASMap |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KNKX IATA: NKX Local: NKX Other: - |
| Event: | NAS Miramar Airshow 1989 |
| Photo Date: | 13 August 1989 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de Bruijn |
| Photo ID: | 429437 |
| Photo Comment |
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The Tomcat demo in take-off. The Fleet Replacement Squadron, named "Gunfighters" painted this Cat in these striking colours. The Tomcat was eventually withdrawn from use after serving the other FRS, VF-101 Grim Reapers, via NAD Jacksonville in September 1999. The airframe was struck off and scrapped by October 2001. This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 10 January 2022, and has since been viewed 1747 times. |