10-11-2006, 11:30 PM
Actually, the F-14's flew their final deployment (Official Service) flights on March 10, 2006. http://forums.macresource.com/read/1/612...#msg-61242 The aircraft of VF-213 Blacklions and VF-31 Tomcatters squadrons had their weapons systems and other 'special' equipment removed @ NAS Oceana and NAS Norfolk before being flown to the AMARC facility (Davis-Monthan AFB, Phoenix) http://www.dm.af.mil/ However, the AMARC F-14s are not being scrapped. They could be made combat ready if needed in the near future.
One F-14 from VF-211 was sent to Texas for firefighter training two years ago.
http://www.amarcexperience.com/AMARCArti...rement.asp
A formal retirement ceremony was held in September at NAS Oceana.
Trivia, the Main Gate for Oceana is on "Tomcat Blvd." in Va. Beach!
The Iranians have NO spare parts. It's reported they cannibalize their damaged F-14s for major components and engine parts. Not very reassuring maintenance protocols for a Tomcat driver, heh?
One F-14 from VF-211 was sent to Texas for firefighter training two years ago.
http://www.amarcexperience.com/AMARCArti...rement.asp
A formal retirement ceremony was held in September at NAS Oceana.
Trivia, the Main Gate for Oceana is on "Tomcat Blvd." in Va. Beach!
The Iranians have NO spare parts. It's reported they cannibalize their damaged F-14s for major components and engine parts. Not very reassuring maintenance protocols for a Tomcat driver, heh?