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  • AJ110, an F-14 Tomcat from VF-31 'Tomcatters', is on approach for a trap aboard the deck of the USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN-71 during sea trials prior to their 2005 Mediterranean deployment. This would be the final cruise for the F-14 Tomcat and the last time it would ever see combat...Mainanance on the F-14 reached nearly 80 hours for every one flight hour due to its aging airframe and mechanics. Here a Tomcat is seen on approach with its refueling probe locked in the extended position.
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  • AJ213, an F-14 Tomcat from VF-213 'Blacklions', is on approach for a trap aboard the deck of the USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN-71 during sea trials prior to their 2005 Mediterranean deployment. This would be the final cruise for the F-14 Tomcat and the last time it would ever see combat.
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  • AJ112, an F-14 Tomcat from VF-31 'Tomcatters', is on approach for a trap aboard the deck of the USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN-71 during sea trials prior to their 2005 Mediterranean deployment. This would be the final cruise for the F-14 Tomcat and the last time it would ever see combat.
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  • AJ112, an F-14 Tomcat from VF-31 'Tomcatters', is on approach for a trap aboard the deck of the USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN-71 during sea trials prior to their 2005 Mediterranean deployment. This would be the final cruise for the F-14 Tomcat and the last time it would ever see combat.
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  • AJ100, an F-14 Tomcat from VF-31 'Tomcatters', is on approach for a trap aboard the deck of the USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN-71 during sea trials prior to their 2005 Mediterranean deployment. This would be the final cruise for the F-14 Tomcat and the last time it would ever see combat.
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  • AJ100, an F-14 Tomcat from VF-31 'Tomcatters', is on approach for a trap aboard the deck of the USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN-71 during sea trials prior to their 2005 Mediterranean deployment. This would be the final cruise for the F-14 Tomcat and the last time it would ever see combat.
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  • AJ211, an F-14 Tomcat from VF-213 'Blacklions', is on approach for a trap aboard the deck of the USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN-71 during sea trials prior to their 2005 Mediterranean deployment. This would be the final cruise for the F-14 Tomcat and the last time it would ever see combat.
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  • AJ206, an F-14 Tomcat from VF-213 'Blacklions', is on approach for a trap aboard the deck of the USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN-71 during sea trials prior to their 2005 Mediterranean deployment. This would be the final cruise for the F-14 Tomcat and the last time it would ever see combat.
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  • AJ112, an F-14 Tomcat from VF-31 'Tomcatters', is on approach for a trap aboard the deck of the USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN-71 during sea trials prior to their 2005 Mediterranean deployment. This would be the final cruise for the F-14 Tomcat and the last time it would ever see combat.
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  • AJ112, an F-14 Tomcat from VF-31 'Tomcatters', is on approach for a trap aboard the deck of the USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN-71 during sea trials prior to their 2005 Mediterranean deployment. This would be the final cruise for the F-14 Tomcat and the last time it would ever see combat.
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  • AJ110, an F-14 Tomcat from VF-31 'Tomcatters', is on approach for a trap aboard the deck of the USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN-71 during sea trials prior to their 2005 Mediterranean deployment. This would be the final cruise for the F-14 Tomcat and the last time it would ever see combat.
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  • AJ110, an F-14 Tomcat from VF-31 'Tomcatters', is on approach for a trap aboard the deck of the USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN-71 during sea trials prior to their 2005 Mediterranean deployment. This would be the final cruise for the F-14 Tomcat and the last time it would ever see combat.
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  • AJ100, an F-14 Tomcat from VF-31 'Tomcatters', is on approach for a trap aboard the deck of the USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN-71 during sea trials prior to their 2005 Mediterranean deployment. This would be the final cruise for the F-14 Tomcat and the last time it would ever see combat.
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  • AJ203, an F-14 Tomcat from VF-213 'Blacklions', is on approach for a trap aboard the deck of the USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN-71 during sea trials prior to their 2005 Mediterranean deployment. This would be the final cruise for the F-14 Tomcat and the last time it would ever see combat.
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  • AJ101, an F-14 Tomcat from VF-31 'Tomcatters', launches off the deck of the USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN-71 during sea trials prior to their 2005 Mediterranean deployment. This would be the final cruise for the F-14 Tomcat and the last time it would ever see combat...Dressed is a semi-retro paint scheme, AJ101 has also been nicknamed 'Pencil' due to it's all-black nose.
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  • AJ204, an F-14 Tomcat from VF-213 'Blacklions', is about to snag an arresting cable aboard the deck of the USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN-71 during sea trials prior to their 2005 Mediterranean deployment. This would be the final cruise for the F-14 Tomcat and the last time it would ever see combat.
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  • Harrison Ford brings his de Havilland Beaver in for a gentle and precise landing at the Moose Creek US Forestry Service field in Northern Idaho following a day of backcountry flying.
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  • Eddie Kurdziel lands his Fairey Firefly AS.Mk 6 number WB518 at California's Tahoe-Truckee Airport.
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  • AJ101, an F-14 Tomcat from VF-31 'Tomcatters', launches off the deck of the USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN-71 during sea trials prior to their 2005 Mediterranean deployment. This would be the final cruise for the F-14 Tomcat and the last time it would ever see combat...Dressed is a semi-retro paint scheme, AJ101 has also been nicknamed 'Pencil' due to it's all-black nose.
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  • AJ600, An E-2C 2000 Hawkeye from VAW-124, is about to trap aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN-71.
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  • AJ111, BuNo 159600 was delivered as a block 85 F-14A model to the US Navy on 16 July 1975. Initial assignments were to train nugget Tomcat crews in both the east and west coast Fleet Readiness Squadrons; VF-124 Gunfighters at NAS Miramar and VF-101 Grim Reapers at NAS Oceana. In 1987, 159600 transferred to the fleet, serving, in order, with VF-142 Ghostriders, VF-14 Tophatters and again with VF-142 Ghostriders with at NAS Oceana.<br />
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In the early 1990's, 159600 would be at NADEP Norfolk undergoing remanufacture into an F-14D(R). Emerging in 1994 as the fifth remanufactured D model Tomcat, 159600 would rejoin the fleet in 1994 with VF-2 Bounty Hunters at NAS Miramar. During this tour, NAS Miramar transferred to the Marine Corps and 159600 and the rest of the VF-2 Bounty Hunters relocated to NAS Oceana. In 2003, 159600 once more serve in Fleet Readiness Squadron VF-101 Grim Reapers. The following year, 159600 would be assigned to VF-31 Tomcatters where she would remain until the Tomcat's retirement in September 2006.<br />
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While participating in the Tomcat's final cruise from September 2005 to March 2006, 159600 would suffer a structural failure. During routine maintenance a bulkhead would blow out and she would spend most of the next few months in the hangar, earning her the nickname "Christine". Eventually 159600 would be repaired. Once returned to flight status 159600 would become a squadron workhorse for the remainder of the deployment, a testament to both her Grumman "Ironworks" legacy and the fine men and women who have maintained the F-14 Tomcat. After more than 30 years of service, F-14D(R) 159600 would finish her career with the singular distinction of being the longest serving F-14 Tomcat in the US Navy's inventory, and proudly earn the right to claim "Anytime, Baby"!
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  • AJ111, BuNo 159600 was delivered as a block 85 F-14A model to the US Navy on 16 July 1975. Initial assignments were to train nugget Tomcat crews in both the east and west coast Fleet Readiness Squadrons; VF-124 Gunfighters at NAS Miramar and VF-101 Grim Reapers at NAS Oceana. In 1987, 159600 transferred to the fleet, serving, in order, with VF-142 Ghostriders, VF-14 Tophatters and again with VF-142 Ghostriders with at NAS Oceana.<br />
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In the early 1990's, 159600 would be at NADEP Norfolk undergoing remanufacture into an F-14D(R). Emerging in 1994 as the fifth remanufactured D model Tomcat, 159600 would rejoin the fleet in 1994 with VF-2 Bounty Hunters at NAS Miramar. During this tour, NAS Miramar transferred to the Marine Corps and 159600 and the rest of the VF-2 Bounty Hunters relocated to NAS Oceana. In 2003, 159600 once more serve in Fleet Readiness Squadron VF-101 Grim Reapers. The following year, 159600 would be assigned to VF-31 Tomcatters where she would remain until the Tomcat's retirement in September 2006.<br />
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While participating in the Tomcat's final cruise from September 2005 to March 2006, 159600 would suffer a structural failure. During routine maintenance a bulkhead would blow out and she would spend most of the next few months in the hangar, earning her the nickname "Christine". Eventually 159600 would be repaired. Once returned to flight status 159600 would become a squadron workhorse for the remainder of the deployment, a testament to both her Grumman "Ironworks" legacy and the fine men and women who have maintained the F-14 Tomcat. After more than 30 years of service, F-14D(R) 159600 would finish her career with the singular distinction of being the longest serving F-14 Tomcat in the US Navy's inventory, and proudly earn the right to claim "Anytime, Baby"!
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  • AJ600, An E-2C 2000 Hawkeye from VAW-124, is about to trap aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN-71.
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  • A head on view of an F-16C with subtle vortices flowing over the wings from a gentle banking turn. Towards the end of a successful mission, this F-16C from Hill Air Force Base begins its approach to the tanker to fill up before heading back to Nellis AFB. A closer look at the aircraft shows that it's carrying a NACTS pod on store eight, an LAU 5003 Rocket Launcher on store seven, extended range fuel tanks on stores six and four and an AIM-9 Sidewinder on store two.
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  • Staring down the length of runway 3L, four F-15C Eagles can be seen in this unusual view prior to a nighttime mission launch. Within seconds, each F-15C will engage afterburners and take off one by one. Once airborne they will join up in an echelon or fingertip formation on their way out to the range. For nighttime missions they will return one by one on a direct approach as opposed to daytime missions where they will return in echelon formation and conduct an overhead break prior to landing.
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  • Taking on the callsign, MiG-3, Col Michael 'Muff' McKinney looks over to Major Derek "Tazz" Routt flying MiG-6 as they prepare to taxi. During the first few days of Red Flag, Red Air will assume a less aggressive approach towards Blue Team aircraft. As the exercise progresses, so do the levels of aggression and complexity of tactics. Six F-16C Vipers took part in this particular sortie representing the Red Team.
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  • Taking on the callsign, MiG-3, Col Michael 'Muff' McKinney climbs into his F-16C Fighting Falcon in Aggressor colors. During the first few days of Red Flag, Red Air will assume a less aggressive approach towards Blue Team aircraft. As the exercise progresses, so do the levels of aggression and complexity of tactics. Six F-16C Vipers took part in this particular sortie representing the Red Team.
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  • Following the afternoon sortie, Red Air retires to the casual confines of the in-house bar. With images of Stalin along with the cold war icons displaying the sicle and star, Red Air casually debriefs their flights against the Blue Team. Unlike the Blue Team, Red Air has the ability to regenerate their aircraft after being targeted along with other attributes allowing for the more 'relaxed' approach to individual sorties. Regarldess, training of Blue Air and more specifically, the Blue Four is priority.
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  • Turning to final approach, an Eglin Air Force Base stationed F-15C Eagle from the 33rd Fighter Wing, 58th Fighter Squadron returns from the Nellis Range. Aircraft from the 33rd in Florida and the 57th at Nellis typically work together as their roles both involve weapons testing and aircraft development. Red Flag exercises provide both squadrons with the ability to witness as well as try out new aerial tactics and maneuvers in a real world combat environment. Seen here is F-15C 85-0102, nicknamed 'Gulf Spirit' which shot down two IrAF Su-22s when flown by Capt Anthony R. Murphy of the 36th FW, 53rd FS on 7 Feb, 1991, during Operation Desert Storm and an IrAF MiG-23 on 29 Jan, 1994 with an AIM-7M.
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  • F/A-18F SuperHornet from VFA-122 sports a 'Digi-Cam' paint scheme. Here the SuperHornet approaches the speed of sound creating a vapor cone around the aircraft.
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  • Greg Poe flies his bright red high performance MX2 sponsored by Fagen Inc., an alterative fuel company, behind Larry Kelley's B-25 Panchito over the lush countryside near Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Approaching from the rear is Rob Ator in P-38 'Ruff Stuff'.
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  • Approaching the boom, an F-16CG from Hill Air Force Base in Utah prepares to take on fuel. As a member of the Blue Team, F-16's such as these typically arrive on station in groups of four. Two aircraft on each side of the KC-135R rotate through in attempt to make the transfer as quick as possible in order to get back to the fight. This particular F-16 is from the388th Fighter Wing, 421st Fighter Squadron receiving fuel from KC-135R from the 141st Aerial Refueling Wing stationed in Fairchild, Washington.
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  • A P-51D "Wee Willy II" flown by Steve Hinton approaches the open ramp of a Rhode Island Air National Guard C-130J Hercules for a photoshoot in conjunction with the California International Airshow in Salinas.
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  • A P-51D "Wee Willy II" flown by Steve Hinton approaches the open ramp of a Rhode Island Air National Guard C-130J Hercules for a photoshoot in conjunction with the California International Airshow in Salinas.
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  • Greg Poe flies his bright red high performance MX2 sponsored by Fagen Inc., an alterative fuel company, behind Larry Kelley's B-25 Panchito over the lush countryside near Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Approaching from the rear is Rob Ator in P-38 'Ruff Stuff'.
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