really?
2006-09-15 16:45:36 · 9 answers · asked by michael 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
First flight: December 21st 1970
I was dang near killed by a Tomcat crash back aboard Kitty Hawk in '94.
We were in heavy seas and a Tomcat struck the ramp during a night recovery.
I had just stepped off the deck about 15 seconds before it hit.
Both Pilot and RIO survived ejecting AFTER impact as the plane was fireballing down the deck.
Everything you ever wanted to know about the Aluminum Overcast..oops I mean Tomcat , here...
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/aircraft/f-14.htm
2006-09-15 16:58:19 · answer #1 · answered by CG-23 Sailor 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually designed in the late 60's and built in the early 70's.
2006-09-19 22:36:28 · answer #2 · answered by JAMES11A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1972 so early 70s
2006-09-15 23:47:06 · answer #3 · answered by d2pain 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep. How about the B-52???? There's an ancient warhorse, built in the 50's I believe.
2006-09-15 23:47:56 · answer #4 · answered by snvffy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
built 1970 , in service since 1972
2006-09-16 09:54:01 · answer #5 · answered by Peiper 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. And it's still master of the skies as far as I'm concerned. Check out Jane's Book of Military Aircraft for more fun facts.
2006-09-16 06:49:25 · answer #6 · answered by jeffma807 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, theres some really old war planes still going around. The Australian Air Force still use the F111, its been around since the 60s.
2006-09-16 09:00:03 · answer #7 · answered by Richo Fev 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
f-14 tomcats got a picture aboard the uss john f kennedy during last years fleet week in new york. very lucky to have it
2006-09-15 23:54:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
this site tells it all .. lots information !
2006-09-15 23:50:33 · answer #9 · answered by yoursuperman000 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋