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  • AJ102, an F-14 Tomcat from VF-31 'Tomcatters', taxis toward catapult number one on 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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  • AJ102, an F-14 Tomcat from VF-31 'Tomcatters', taxis toward catapult number one on 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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  • Aircraft handlers scurry about the flight deck during this long exposure image taken late at night somewhere in the Atlantic 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, sits idle on the aft flight deck of the USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN-71.
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  • AJ204, an F-14 Tomcat from VF-213 'Blacklions', snags 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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  • 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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  • As a red-shirt makes one last check on a AIM-9 Sidewinder, a yellow-shirt guides AJ101, an F-14 Tomcat from VF-31 'Tomcatters', to the 'shuttle' to prepare for launch 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.
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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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  • In its crouched position, an F-14 Tomcat from VF-31 'Tomcatters', AJ112, accelerates 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.
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  • In its crouched position, an F-14 Tomcat from VF-213 'Blacklions', AJ210, accelerates 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.
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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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  • In its crouched position, an F-14 Tomcat from VF-213 'Blacklions', AJ204, accelerates 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.
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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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  • 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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  • The USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN-71 prepares for deployment to the Mediterranean. This would be the last time the famed F-14 Tomcat would see operations aboard an aircraft carrier.
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  • In late 2005, Álvaro de Bazán was deployed as part of the USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier battle group in the Persian Gulf. This was the first deployment of a Spanish warship as part of an American naval battle group.
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  • AJ101, an F-14 Tomcat from VF-31 'Tomcatters' is dressed in a semi-retro paint scheme resulting it being nicknamed 'Pencil' due to it's all-black nose.
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  • The USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN-71 prepares for deployment to the Mediterranean. This would be the last time the famed F-14 Tomcat would see operations aboard an aircraft carrier.
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  • Aircraft brokerage shoot of Beechcraft King Air 200, N127TA.
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  • 1974 C177RG Cessna Cardinal N2591V
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  • Several Companies continue to offer their employees a "day at the air show" by hosting up to 200 guests in a large private area on the flight line by taking advantage of all the Chalet Village has to offer...The Flight Deck Club provides families and large groups the option of a festive atmosphere with exquisite food and a no host bar along with the comfort of umbrella-covered tables.
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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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