Are you ready to dive deep into the fascinating world of the legendary F-14 Tomcat? If you’re an aviation enthusiast or history buff seeking mastery over this iconic aircraft, look no further than Amazon. With a plethora of books available on the subject, you’ll find yourself immersed in a treasure trove of knowledge and insights.…
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Military aviation fans would already know that Iran is the only other country outside of the USA to buy the mighty Grumman F-14 Tomcat. And sadly, not long after Dick Cheney and the Hornet mafia managed to finally get rid of the Tomcat from active service with the US Navy, the US discovered that the…
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(unedited) Transcript: G’day DCS folks. It’s Eran from fightson.net here. I thought I’d drop in and talk a little bit about this new map that’s been announced. That’s got everyone all caught decide if it’s excited or aggro, possibly both. There’s some interesting comments on it, mostly from people who hate the idea and think…
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This is an “interesting” question, because the truth of the matter is that there are NOT 2 pilots in an F-14 Tomcat. In fact, there is only 1 pilot in the Tomcat, and that’s the person sitting in the front seat of the 2 seat cockpit (aka the pointy end!) The person in the rear…
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By now, most of you would know that Snort has sadly passed away due to an aviation accident. Not only has the F-14 Tomcat community lost one of its best, but Naval Aviation (and aviation in general) have also lost a superstar. If you don’t know much about Snort and what made him famous, then…
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This video is an almost-perfect reproduction of a BFM engagement between 2 VFC-13 F5E Tiger II’s from Paco Chierici’s “Speed & Angels” documentary. It is amazingly lifelike! A huge thank you to Adrián Caparzo for creating it for us! Want More Military Aviation Goodness? Join us in our private Facebook group where you can enjoy…
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By Mitchell BolingAdapted from his book, “Leadership: A View From The Middle”Copyright (C) 2019. Reprinted with Permission. I had a very exciting experience early in my career while stationed with the 36th Fighter Squadron “Flying Fiends” at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. As a U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant and fledgling leader/supervisor, I had…
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This video is an interview I did with famous aviation photographer Kedar Karmarkar back in July 2020. You can enjoy the video above and also read the transcript below. Each bullet point is a switch between speakers. Sorry, but I don’t have time to swap those bullets for a name, but I’m confident you’ll find…
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“Tomcat RIO” is the latest book to be written by former USN F-14 Tomcat Radar Intercept Officer (RIO) Dave Baranek. In his new book, Bio regales us with more tales of Naval Aviation adventures and excitement, and goes more into the personalities and misadventures he experienced. From Topgun to Squadron Command You’re in the cockpit…
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By Mitchell Boling Adapted from his book, “Leadership: A View From The Middle” Copyright (C) 2019. Reprinted with Permission. I had been a member of the U.S. Air Force for only sixteen months when I was fortunate enough to be taken for a flight in the back seat of an F-16 fighter aircraft. A twenty-one-year-old…
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