DWCAce 19 Posted December 21, 2007 From Bill Barto, over at the F-14 Association: From December 21, 1970 to October 4, 2006. First Flight began on Long Island, Last Flight ended on Long Island. So raise a double of Wild Turkey in salute to those who made it happen... ALWAYS BABY! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topcat II 6 Posted December 21, 2007 Happy Birthday!!! such a sweet ride!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Saganuay82 Posted December 22, 2007 Got a likin' for the 14 huh? http://web.mst.edu/~rogersda/military_service/ From his site Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nesher 628 Posted December 22, 2007 kinda sad b-day... being out of service :( anyways... one of my favories no matter what or when :) Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hide86 0 Posted December 22, 2007 HOOAH, Baby!!! Gone but never Forgotten! The Cat's still inside our hearts! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparkomatic 7 Posted December 23, 2007 - will another machine ever look so simultaneously menacing, reassuring, powerful, and beautiful...it is the reason I wanted to fly as a boy - nothing, save the legendary Spitfire, can stoke the imagination like her... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparkomatic 7 Posted December 23, 2007 the really sad part, speaking of Spitfires, is that 60 years from now, there will not be a flying Tomcat...it will be impossible since they are either gutted and skewered or crushed in order to prevent the Iranians from getting a piece so if there is a memorial flight program in the future, how sad that the only way we will ever watch Tomcats fly now is on TOP GUN with Tom Cruise Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SayethWhaaaa 245 Posted December 23, 2007 Meh... I think they're a little overated. jk For me, the saddest part is that, Iran notwithstanding, it's a real shame that no one else bought them, or considered using them... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+drdoyo 2 Posted December 23, 2007 - will another machine ever look so simultaneously menacing, reassuring, powerful, and beautiful...it is the reason I wanted to fly as a boy Yep, but it's built by Sukhoi (33) HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
