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  • This F-15E is from the 90th Fighter Squadron operating under the 3rd Wing stationed at Elmendorf AFB in Alaska. Although seen here taking off from runway 3L at Nellis AFB, fighter pilots from Alaska are beginning to feel right at home with the newly developed Red Flag Alaska replacing the already successful Cope Thunder exercises. Many aspects of Cope Thunder will remain unchanged despite the new name however, the name change will provide for a more integrated training environment.
    redflag06_alaska_f15_1797.jpg
  • In a rare gathering of F-7F Tigercats, Mike Brown leads the 'Vic' formation with Clay Lacy and John Sessions off his right and left wing respectively.
    reno08_f7f_tigercat_1931.jpg
  • Currently painted in the colors of FP-680 (AF63-7680), the jet flown by Robin Olds during Operation Bolo, F-4D Phantom II, AF65-0749 is being flown by Ret. LtCol. Jerry 'Jive' Kirby with passenger Lunar Sawyer in the back seat. One of the only civilian-operated Phantoms in the world, it took an act of Congress by means of an amendment to the Defense Authorization Bill of 1999 to allow the Collings Foundation to acquire and operate its F-4 Phantom...Flown by Paul Wood on the right wing, the Warbird Heritage Foundation A-4B Skyhawk BuNo 142112 is currently painted to represent aircraft BuNo 148609, an A-4C flown by LCDR Ted "T.R." Swartz, a member of Squadron VA-76, operating from the aircraft carrier USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31) during the Vietnam War. On May 1, 1967, LCDR Swartz shot down a MIG-17 over North Vietnam with an unguided ZUNI rocket. This was the only air-to-air kill by a Skyhawk during the Vietnam War. ..On the left wing, operated by the Collings Foundation and flown by Jared 'Rook' Isaacman, with back seater Ret. LtCol. Mike 'Buick' Eberhardt, TA-4F BuNo 153524 represents the paint scheme carried by the aircraft of H&MS 11, the Playboys, based at DaNang during the Viet Nam war...In trail is a second element diamond formation made up of Paul Keppeler in the arctic camo T-33, right wing is Scot Zamolyi in the sold grey L-39 #117, left wing is Doug Demko in the blue camo L-39, and taking on the slot position is Larry Labriola in the green camo L-39...Photoflight Sponsored by United Bank Card Inc.. Photoship is B-25 Pacific Prowler piloted by Doug Rozendaal.
    osh10_collings_formation_TR_8940.jpg
  • Currently painted in the colors of FP-680 (AF63-7680), the jet flown by Robin Olds during Operation Bolo, F-4D Phantom II, AF65-0749 is being flown by Ret. LtCol. Jerry 'Jive' Kirby with passenger Lunar Sawyer in the back seat. One of the only civilian-operated Phantoms in the world, it took an act of Congress by means of an amendment to the Defense Authorization Bill of 1999 to allow the Collings Foundation to acquire and operate its F-4 Phantom...Flown by Paul Wood on the right wing, the Warbird Heritage Foundation A-4B Skyhawk BuNo 142112 is currently painted to represent aircraft BuNo 148609, an A-4C flown by LCDR Ted "T.R." Swartz, a member of Squadron VA-76, operating from the aircraft carrier USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31) during the Vietnam War. On May 1, 1967, LCDR Swartz shot down a MIG-17 over North Vietnam with an unguided ZUNI rocket. This was the only air-to-air kill by a Skyhawk during the Vietnam War. ..On the left wing, operated by the Collings Foundation and flown by Jared 'Rook' Isaacman, with back seater Ret. LtCol. Mike 'Buick' Eberhardt, TA-4F BuNo 153524 represents the paint scheme carried by the aircraft of H&MS 11, the Playboys, based at DaNang during the Viet Nam war...In trail is a second element diamond formation made up of Paul Keppeler in the arctic camo T-33, right wing is Scot Zamolyi in the sold grey L-39 #117, left wing is Doug Demko in the blue camo L-39, and taking on the slot position is Larry Labriola in the green camo L-39...Photoflight Sponsored by United Bank Card Inc.. Photoship is B-25 Pacific Prowler piloted by Doug Rozendaal.
    osh10_collings_formation_TR_8879.jpg
  • Flown by Paul Wood, the Warbird Heritage Foundation A-4B Skyhawk BuNo 142112 is currently painted to represent aircraft BuNo 148609, an A-4C flown by LCDR Ted "T.R." Swartz, a member of Squadron VA-76, operating from the aircraft carrier USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31) during the Vietnam War. On May 1, 1967, LCDR Swartz shot down a MIG-17 over North Vietnam with an unguided ZUNI rocket. This was the only air-to-air kill by a Skyhawk during the Vietnam War. ..Collings Foundation F-4D Phantom II flown by Ret LtCol. Jerry 'Jive' Kerby..Collings Foundation TA-4J flown by Jared 'Rook' Isaacman, Ret LtCol. Mike 'Buick' Eberhardt. Sponsored by United Bank Card Inc...Warbird Heritage Foundation A-4B Paul Wood ..T-33 Paul Keppeler..L-39 (solid grey right wing) Scot Zamolyi..L-39 (blue camo left wing) Doug Demko..L-39 (green camo slot) Larry Labriola.
    osh10_collings_a4_TR_8554.jpg
  • Collings Foundation F-4D Phantom II flown by Ret LtCol. Jerry 'Jive' Kerby.Collings Foundation TA-4J flown by Jared 'Rook' Isaacman, Ret LtCol. Mike 'Buick' Eberhardt.Sponsored by United Bank Card Inc..Warbird Heritage Foundation A-4B Paul Wood .T-33 Paul Keppeler.L-39 (solid grey right wing) Scot Zamolyi.L-39 (blue camo left wing) Doug Demko.L-39 (green camo slot) Larry Labriola.
    osh10_collings_group_TR_9196.jpg
  • A diamond-formation of 'trainer' aircraft is made up of Paul Keppeler in the arctic camo T-33, right wing is Scot Zamolyi in the sold grey L-39 #117, left wing is Doug Demko in the blue camo L-39, and taking on the slot position is Larry Labriola in the green camo L-39.
    osh10_collings_formation_TR_8977.jpg
  • A diamond-formation of 'trainer' aircraft is made up of Paul Keppeler in the arctic camo T-33, right wing is Scot Zamolyi in the sold grey L-39 #117, left wing is Doug Demko in the blue camo L-39, and taking on the slot position is Larry Labriola in the green camo L-39.
    osh10_collings_formation_TR_8962.jpg
  • Flown by Paul Wood, the Warbird Heritage Foundation A-4B Skyhawk BuNo 142112 is currently painted to represent aircraft BuNo 148609, an A-4C flown by LCDR Ted "T.R." Swartz, a member of Squadron VA-76, operating from the aircraft carrier USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31) during the Vietnam War. On May 1, 1967, LCDR Swartz shot down a MIG-17 over North Vietnam with an unguided ZUNI rocket. This was the only air-to-air kill by a Skyhawk during the Vietnam War. ..Collings Foundation F-4D Phantom II flown by Ret LtCol. Jerry 'Jive' Kerby..Collings Foundation TA-4J flown by Jared 'Rook' Isaacman, Ret LtCol. Mike 'Buick' Eberhardt. Sponsored by United Bank Card Inc...Warbird Heritage Foundation A-4B Paul Wood ..T-33 Paul Keppeler..L-39 (solid grey right wing) Scot Zamolyi..L-39 (blue camo left wing) Doug Demko..L-39 (green camo slot) Larry Labriola.
    osh10_collings_a4_TR_8639.jpg
  • Flown by Paul Wood, the Warbird Heritage Foundation A-4B Skyhawk BuNo 142112 is currently painted to represent aircraft BuNo 148609, an A-4C flown by LCDR Ted "T.R." Swartz, a member of Squadron VA-76, operating from the aircraft carrier USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31) during the Vietnam War. On May 1, 1967, LCDR Swartz shot down a MIG-17 over North Vietnam with an unguided ZUNI rocket. This was the only air-to-air kill by a Skyhawk during the Vietnam War. ..Collings Foundation F-4D Phantom II flown by Ret LtCol. Jerry 'Jive' Kerby..Collings Foundation TA-4J flown by Jared 'Rook' Isaacman, Ret LtCol. Mike 'Buick' Eberhardt. Sponsored by United Bank Card Inc...Warbird Heritage Foundation A-4B Paul Wood ..T-33 Paul Keppeler..L-39 (solid grey right wing) Scot Zamolyi..L-39 (blue camo left wing) Doug Demko..L-39 (green camo slot) Larry Labriola.
    osh10_collings_a4_TR_8557.jpg
  • Flown by Paul Wood, the Warbird Heritage Foundation A-4B Skyhawk BuNo 142112 is currently painted to represent aircraft BuNo 148609, an A-4C flown by LCDR Ted "T.R." Swartz, a member of Squadron VA-76, operating from the aircraft carrier USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31) during the Vietnam War. On May 1, 1967, LCDR Swartz shot down a MIG-17 over North Vietnam with an unguided ZUNI rocket. This was the only air-to-air kill by a Skyhawk during the Vietnam War. ..Collings Foundation F-4D Phantom II flown by Ret LtCol. Jerry 'Jive' Kerby..Collings Foundation TA-4J flown by Jared 'Rook' Isaacman, Ret LtCol. Mike 'Buick' Eberhardt. Sponsored by United Bank Card Inc...Warbird Heritage Foundation A-4B Paul Wood ..T-33 Paul Keppeler..L-39 (solid grey right wing) Scot Zamolyi..L-39 (blue camo left wing) Doug Demko..L-39 (green camo slot) Larry Labriola.
    osh10_collings_a4_TR_3649.jpg
  • Flown by Paul Wood, the Warbird Heritage Foundation A-4B Skyhawk BuNo 142112 is currently painted to represent aircraft BuNo 148609, an A-4C flown by LCDR Ted "T.R." Swartz, a member of Squadron VA-76, operating from the aircraft carrier USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31) during the Vietnam War. On May 1, 1967, LCDR Swartz shot down a MIG-17 over North Vietnam with an unguided ZUNI rocket. This was the only air-to-air kill by a Skyhawk during the Vietnam War. ..Collings Foundation F-4D Phantom II flown by Ret LtCol. Jerry 'Jive' Kerby..Collings Foundation TA-4J flown by Jared 'Rook' Isaacman, Ret LtCol. Mike 'Buick' Eberhardt. Sponsored by United Bank Card Inc...Warbird Heritage Foundation A-4B Paul Wood ..T-33 Paul Keppeler..L-39 (solid grey right wing) Scot Zamolyi..L-39 (blue camo left wing) Doug Demko..L-39 (green camo slot) Larry Labriola.
    osh10_collings_a4_TR_8639.jpg
  • Mark Allen banks the SB2C Helldiver with Lt. Patrick "Hashbrown" O'Conner flying the F/A-18F Super Hornet off Allen's left wing. Meanwhile, Lt. Alex "Stranger" Wright and the photographer flew right wing in another F/A-18F and warbird pilot Ray Dieckman flew an F6F Hellcat in the number four position just outside the camera's view.
    Legacy11_helldiver_f18_7565.jpg
  • Mark Allen banks the SB2C Helldiver with Lt. Patrick "Hashbrown" O'Conner flying the F/A-18F Super Hornet off Allen's left wing. Meanwhile, Lt. Alex "Stranger" Wright and the photographer flew right wing in another F/A-18F and warbird pilot Ray Dieckman flew an F6F Hellcat in the number four position just outside the camera's view.
    Legacy11_helldiver_f18_7392.jpg
  • Collings Foundation F-4D Phantom II flown by Ret LtCol. Jerry 'Jive' Kerby.Collings Foundation TA-4J flown by Jared 'Rook' Isaacman, Ret LtCol. Mike 'Buick' Eberhardt.Sponsored by United Bank Card Inc..Warbird Heritage Foundation A-4B Paul Wood .T-33 Paul Keppeler.L-39 (solid grey right wing) Scot Zamolyi.L-39 (blue camo left wing) Doug Demko.L-39 (green camo slot) Larry Labriola.
    osh10_collings_group_TR_9245.jpg
  • Collings Foundation F-4D Phantom II flown by Ret LtCol. Jerry 'Jive' Kerby.Collings Foundation TA-4J flown by Jared 'Rook' Isaacman, Ret LtCol. Mike 'Buick' Eberhardt.Sponsored by United Bank Card Inc..Warbird Heritage Foundation A-4B Paul Wood .T-33 Paul Keppeler.L-39 (solid grey right wing) Scot Zamolyi.L-39 (blue camo left wing) Doug Demko.L-39 (green camo slot) Larry Labriola.
    osh10_collings_group_TR_9231.jpg
  • Collings Foundation F-4D Phantom II flown by Ret LtCol. Jerry 'Jive' Kerby.Collings Foundation TA-4J flown by Jared 'Rook' Isaacman, Ret LtCol. Mike 'Buick' Eberhardt.Sponsored by United Bank Card Inc..Warbird Heritage Foundation A-4B Paul Wood .T-33 Paul Keppeler.L-39 (solid grey right wing) Scot Zamolyi.L-39 (blue camo left wing) Doug Demko.L-39 (green camo slot) Larry Labriola.
    osh10_collings_group_TR_9224.jpg
  • Collings Foundation F-4D Phantom II flown by Ret LtCol. Jerry 'Jive' Kerby.Collings Foundation TA-4J flown by Jared 'Rook' Isaacman, Ret LtCol. Mike 'Buick' Eberhardt.Sponsored by United Bank Card Inc..Warbird Heritage Foundation A-4B Paul Wood .T-33 Paul Keppeler.L-39 (solid grey right wing) Scot Zamolyi.L-39 (blue camo left wing) Doug Demko.L-39 (green camo slot) Larry Labriola.
    osh10_collings_group_TR_9214.jpg
  • Collings Foundation F-4D Phantom II flown by Ret LtCol. Jerry 'Jive' Kerby.Collings Foundation TA-4J flown by Jared 'Rook' Isaacman, Ret LtCol. Mike 'Buick' Eberhardt.Sponsored by United Bank Card Inc..Warbird Heritage Foundation A-4B Paul Wood .T-33 Paul Keppeler.L-39 (solid grey right wing) Scot Zamolyi.L-39 (blue camo left wing) Doug Demko.L-39 (green camo slot) Larry Labriola.
    osh10_collings_group_TR_9207.jpg
  • Collings Foundation F-4D Phantom II flown by Ret LtCol. Jerry 'Jive' Kerby.Collings Foundation TA-4J flown by Jared 'Rook' Isaacman, Ret LtCol. Mike 'Buick' Eberhardt.Sponsored by United Bank Card Inc..Warbird Heritage Foundation A-4B Paul Wood .T-33 Paul Keppeler.L-39 (solid grey right wing) Scot Zamolyi.L-39 (blue camo left wing) Doug Demko.L-39 (green camo slot) Larry Labriola.
    osh10_collings_group_TR_9199.jpg
  • A diamond-formation of 'trainer' aircraft is made up of Paul Keppeler in the arctic camo T-33, right wing is Scot Zamolyi in the sold grey L-39 #117, left wing is Doug Demko in the blue camo L-39, and taking on the slot position is Larry Labriola in the green camo L-39.
    osh10_collings_formation_TR_8997.jpg
  • Flown by Paul Wood, the Warbird Heritage Foundation A-4B Skyhawk BuNo 142112 is currently painted to represent aircraft BuNo 148609, an A-4C flown by LCDR Ted "T.R." Swartz, a member of Squadron VA-76, operating from the aircraft carrier USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31) during the Vietnam War. On May 1, 1967, LCDR Swartz shot down a MIG-17 over North Vietnam with an unguided ZUNI rocket. This was the only air-to-air kill by a Skyhawk during the Vietnam War. ..Collings Foundation F-4D Phantom II flown by Ret LtCol. Jerry 'Jive' Kerby..Collings Foundation TA-4J flown by Jared 'Rook' Isaacman, Ret LtCol. Mike 'Buick' Eberhardt. Sponsored by United Bank Card Inc...Warbird Heritage Foundation A-4B Paul Wood ..T-33 Paul Keppeler..L-39 (solid grey right wing) Scot Zamolyi..L-39 (blue camo left wing) Doug Demko..L-39 (green camo slot) Larry Labriola.
    osh10_collings_a4_TR_3642.jpg
  • A diamond-formation of 'trainer' aircraft is made up of Paul Keppeler in the arctic camo T-33, right wing is Scot Zamolyi in the sold grey L-39 #117, left wing is Doug Demko in the blue camo L-39, and taking on the slot position is Larry Labriola in the green camo L-39.
    osh10_collings_formation_TR_8959.jpg
  • Flown by Paul Wood, the Warbird Heritage Foundation A-4B Skyhawk BuNo 142112 is currently painted to represent aircraft BuNo 148609, an A-4C flown by LCDR Ted "T.R." Swartz, a member of Squadron VA-76, operating from the aircraft carrier USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31) during the Vietnam War. On May 1, 1967, LCDR Swartz shot down a MIG-17 over North Vietnam with an unguided ZUNI rocket. This was the only air-to-air kill by a Skyhawk during the Vietnam War. ..Collings Foundation F-4D Phantom II flown by Ret LtCol. Jerry 'Jive' Kerby..Collings Foundation TA-4J flown by Jared 'Rook' Isaacman, Ret LtCol. Mike 'Buick' Eberhardt. Sponsored by United Bank Card Inc...Warbird Heritage Foundation A-4B Paul Wood ..T-33 Paul Keppeler..L-39 (solid grey right wing) Scot Zamolyi..L-39 (blue camo left wing) Doug Demko..L-39 (green camo slot) Larry Labriola.
    osh10_collings_a4_TR_8648.jpg
  • Flown by Paul Wood, the Warbird Heritage Foundation A-4B Skyhawk BuNo 142112 is currently painted to represent aircraft BuNo 148609, an A-4C flown by LCDR Ted "T.R." Swartz, a member of Squadron VA-76, operating from the aircraft carrier USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31) during the Vietnam War. On May 1, 1967, LCDR Swartz shot down a MIG-17 over North Vietnam with an unguided ZUNI rocket. This was the only air-to-air kill by a Skyhawk during the Vietnam War. ..Collings Foundation F-4D Phantom II flown by Ret LtCol. Jerry 'Jive' Kerby..Collings Foundation TA-4J flown by Jared 'Rook' Isaacman, Ret LtCol. Mike 'Buick' Eberhardt. Sponsored by United Bank Card Inc...Warbird Heritage Foundation A-4B Paul Wood ..T-33 Paul Keppeler..L-39 (solid grey right wing) Scot Zamolyi..L-39 (blue camo left wing) Doug Demko..L-39 (green camo slot) Larry Labriola.
    osh10_collings_a4_TR_8639a.jpg
  • Flown by Paul Wood, the Warbird Heritage Foundation A-4B Skyhawk BuNo 142112 is currently painted to represent aircraft BuNo 148609, an A-4C flown by LCDR Ted "T.R." Swartz, a member of Squadron VA-76, operating from the aircraft carrier USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31) during the Vietnam War. On May 1, 1967, LCDR Swartz shot down a MIG-17 over North Vietnam with an unguided ZUNI rocket. This was the only air-to-air kill by a Skyhawk during the Vietnam War. ..Collings Foundation F-4D Phantom II flown by Ret LtCol. Jerry 'Jive' Kerby..Collings Foundation TA-4J flown by Jared 'Rook' Isaacman, Ret LtCol. Mike 'Buick' Eberhardt. Sponsored by United Bank Card Inc...Warbird Heritage Foundation A-4B Paul Wood ..T-33 Paul Keppeler..L-39 (solid grey right wing) Scot Zamolyi..L-39 (blue camo left wing) Doug Demko..L-39 (green camo slot) Larry Labriola.
    osh10_collings_a4_TR_3655.jpg
  • Zipping up the right leg portion of his G-suit, Major Derek "Tazz" Routt prepares to head out to his F-16C Falcon as part of the 64th Aggressor Squadron. "Tazz" is just one of the many players that makes up the Red Air portion of Red Flag. It will be his goal to either protect assets obtained by the enemy or invade Blue Force territory and acquire new ground. Either goal will require engaging or becoming engaged by opposing forces.
    jrf05_brief_7478.jpg
  • Launching from Runway Two-One Right, an E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning And Control System (AWACS) provides the eyes and ears to the Blue Force. In support of air-to-ground operations, the Sentry can provide direct information needed for interdiction, reconnaissance, airlift and close-air support for friendly ground forces.
    jrf05_awacs_7724.jpg
  • 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 />
<br />
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 />
<br />
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"!
    cvn71_vf31_111_5821.jpg
  • 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 />
<br />
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 />
<br />
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"!
    fallon05_f14_vf31_111_2152a.jpg
  • 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 />
<br />
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 />
<br />
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"!
    fallon05_f14_vf31_111_2167.jpg
  • 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 />
<br />
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 />
<br />
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"!
    fallon05_f14_vf31_111_2152.jpg
  • 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 />
<br />
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 />
<br />
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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  • Launched in 2008 by German ship builder Blohm + Voss, this futuristic 387-foot megayacht dubbed SF99 until it had exceeded 99 meters, then named 'SIGMA', made a quick visit to Monterey, California. Designed by Phillipe Starck and built under the supervision of Blue Ocean Yacht Management, SIGMA features a cutting edge reverse-hull that pierces through waves with less resistance than a conventional bow yacht...The $300 million dollar mega yacht is currently owned and operated by Russian billionaire Andrey Melnichenko and his wife, Alexandra Kokotovich. The business tycoon and Serbian fashion model named the ship 'A' after the letter of their first names.
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  • Launched in 2008 by German ship builder Blohm + Voss, this futuristic 387-foot megayacht dubbed SF99 until it had exceeded 99 meters, then named 'SIGMA', made a quick visit to Monterey, California. Designed by Phillipe Starck and built under the supervision of Blue Ocean Yacht Management, SIGMA features a cutting edge reverse-hull that pierces through waves with less resistance than a conventional bow yacht...The $300 million dollar mega yacht is currently owned and operated by Russian billionaire Andrey Melnichenko and his wife, Alexandra Kokotovich. The business tycoon and Serbian fashion model named the ship 'A' after the letter of their first names.
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  • Launched in 2008 by German ship builder Blohm + Voss, this futuristic 387-foot megayacht dubbed SF99 until it had exceeded 99 meters, then named 'SIGMA', made a quick visit to Monterey, California. Designed by Phillipe Starck and built under the supervision of Blue Ocean Yacht Management, SIGMA features a cutting edge reverse-hull that pierces through waves with less resistance than a conventional bow yacht...The $300 million dollar mega yacht is currently owned and operated by Russian billionaire Andrey Melnichenko and his wife, Alexandra Kokotovich. The business tycoon and Serbian fashion model named the ship 'A' after the letter of their first names.
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  • Launched in 2008 by German ship builder Blohm + Voss, this futuristic 387-foot megayacht dubbed SF99 until it had exceeded 99 meters, then named 'SIGMA', made a quick visit to Monterey, California. Designed by Phillipe Starck and built under the supervision of Blue Ocean Yacht Management, SIGMA features a cutting edge reverse-hull that pierces through waves with less resistance than a conventional bow yacht...The $300 million dollar mega yacht is currently owned and operated by Russian billionaire Andrey Melnichenko and his wife, Alexandra Kokotovich. The business tycoon and Serbian fashion model named the ship 'A' after the letter of their first names.
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  • Launched in 2008 by German ship builder Blohm + Voss, this futuristic 387-foot megayacht dubbed SF99 until it had exceeded 99 meters, then named 'SIGMA', made a quick visit to Monterey, California. Designed by Phillipe Starck and built under the supervision of Blue Ocean Yacht Management, SIGMA features a cutting edge reverse-hull that pierces through waves with less resistance than a conventional bow yacht...The $300 million dollar mega yacht is currently owned and operated by Russian billionaire Andrey Melnichenko and his wife, Alexandra Kokotovich. The business tycoon and Serbian fashion model named the ship 'A' after the letter of their first names.
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  • Launched in 2008 by German ship builder Blohm + Voss, this futuristic 387-foot megayacht dubbed SF99 until it had exceeded 99 meters, then named 'SIGMA', made a quick visit to Monterey, California. Designed by Phillipe Starck and built under the supervision of Blue Ocean Yacht Management, SIGMA features a cutting edge reverse-hull that pierces through waves with less resistance than a conventional bow yacht...The $300 million dollar mega yacht is currently owned and operated by Russian billionaire Andrey Melnichenko and his wife, Alexandra Kokotovich. The business tycoon and Serbian fashion model named the ship 'A' after the letter of their first names.
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  • Demonstrating weapons and technology only a CJ version F-16 can carry, this Falcon shows off a Link 16 SNIPER XR Advanced Targeting Pod (ATP) as seen under the intake on store five-right as well as two AGM-88 HARM II anti-radiation missiles on stores three and seven. On stores one and nine, this F-16 carries two AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) while on store two rests an AIM-9 Sidewinder and finally on store eight, the Nellis Air Combat Training System (NACTS) pod.
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