Half Century, Baby!: Fifty Years of the Grumman F14 Tomcat hardcover

Half Century, Baby!: Fifty Years of the Grumman F14 Tomcat hardcover

Half Century, Baby!: Fifty Years of the Grumman F-14 Tomcat hardcover

Half Century, Baby! marks the 50th anniversary of the first two Grumman F-14A fleet squadrons (VF-1 and VF-2) receiving their first Tomcats during the summer of 1973. This lavishly illustrated volume tells the story of the aircraft from the beginning to its sunset of service with the US Navy in 2006; the longest operational career of any Naval Fighter to date. Preeminent Tomcat historian and former Tomcat RIO Dave Parsons explains the history of the F-14 decade by decade through the words of the aircrew who flew it. Artist Mads Bangso brings his superlative illustration talents to the forefront with more than 120 F-14 profiles as well as highly accurate fully rendered recreations historical events featuring the Tomcat, highlighting the interesting markings of the aircraft (including helmets) as well as other aircraft associated with the Tomcat Community. The book features pertinent colour photography throughout, interwoven with the illustrations to complement the text.

Published January 2024, 270 pages, colour photographs throughout, 120 colour profiles, unit insignia, index, hardcover, A4 format 8 1/4" x 11 3/4"

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