| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 161861 |
| Military Code: | AE-106 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman F-14 Tomcat |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Grumman F-14 Tomcat |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman F-14A Tomcat |
| C/n (msn): | 497 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VF-11 / CVW-6 |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Area: | Mediterranean Sea / Off-Benidorm [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Country: | Spain |
| Ship / Rig: | USS Forrestal CV59 |
| Photo Date: | 24 August 1988 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de Bruijn |
| Photo ID: | 635703 |
| Photo Comment |
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This Red Rippers Cat crashed into the Atlantic Ocean, some thirty miles east of the Oregon Inlet (NC) after a flat spin during Air Combat Manoeuvring (ACM) while operating from CV59. This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 28 December 2023, and has since been viewed 593 times. |