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Name: Matt Punches
Email: mpunches@earthlink.net
Datum: Freitag, 12 August, 2005 um 21:18:03
Kommentar: Looking for Capt Jeffrey Punches from Miramar.
Name: Jordan
Email: navyblueangels@msn.com
Datum: Dienstag, 9 August, 2005 um 23:39:48
Kommentar: It is sad that they are retiring the F 14 Tomcat.
Them bastards took my dream away from me. I guees now I'll have to try for
those new f/A-18E Super Hornets. What a waste. Damn things can't even fly
Mach 2.
Name: Michael Hollister
Email: flyboymikeh@yahoo.com
Datum: Dienstag, 9 August, 2005 um 15:56:13
Kommentar: Great Site! What is the best way to order three F-14 prints (the best aircraft of all-time!)
Name: marcus
Email: marcusf@freeshell.org
Datum: Montag, 8 August, 2005 um 07:23:31
Kommentar: I love these planes anytime baby. I would take a tomcat over an f18 anytime baby....
Name: Lt. Alberto Cabrera(MAVERICK)
Datum: Samstag, 6 August, 2005 um 17:44:04
Kommentar: I fly F-14's in VF-154 Black Knights.Is a beautiful plane and a great machine,god speed Tomcat.
Name: Matt Sherwood
Email: vegasvic01@cox.net
Datum: Samstag, 6 August, 2005 um 06:56:24
Kommentar: Hello devote Tomcat finatics; I must tell you
the pride that fills my heart to see the son of one of the greatest mentors
on our planet; usher in a new era for VF-143. I speak of Steve"WEB"Koehler
current C.O. of now VFA-143 In the early '80's while still matureing. Steve's
Father Tom "Joker"Koehler(C.O. VF-161) took me under his wing and introduced
me to this addicting habit of Naval Aviation. As hard as I tried, I did not
make the cut to NO ONE's fault but my own. Steve, however, who I last saw
at my Mother's funeral in 1983, just didn't seem to want to go the Blue Water
Ops way. I was soooooo wrong and now Steve has not only achieve all that
I dreamed of; and more,but ushers in a new era for his unit as his Father
did before him. I send my love, prayers and thanks to Steve"Web" Koehler,
for fulfilling the honor for which I could not muster; and for raising the
family worthy of defending the honor and freedom that many of us take for
granted. I haven't seen you since Janurary of 1983, bt Steve my spirit is
with you; my thanks goes with you everytime you blast off the bow; thank
you for doing what I had not the strength to do. With all my honor as a free
man; Matthew Sherwood
Name: robert j linke
Email: riverratmkv@yahoo.com
Datum: Freitag, 5 August, 2005 um 04:12:30
Kommentar: i was attached to vf-101 from march 1996 to
june 1999. i worked at amu-2 airframes. i miss that aircraft and that command
very much.it was the best time of my life. ANYTIME BABY!
Name: Am3 Brandt
Email: predator69@cox.net
Datum: Donnerstag, 4 August, 2005 um 02:15:00
Kommentar: YOU BEND 'EM WE MEND 'EM
VF-101 AIRFRAMES 2002-2003
BEST TIME EVER (KEY WEST)
Name: dan
Email: dlehr@advancedtech.com
Datum: Mittwoch, 27 Juli, 2005 um 03:06:54
Kommentar: Killer site any 1995-1997 gypsies
Name: Dodik Kustanto
Email: tomcat_navy@yahoo.com
Datum: Sonntag, 24 Juli, 2005 um 09:09:14
Kommentar: I hope i could see more picture of F-14 Tomcat. because it is the best plane i've ever known.
Name: Tyler Young
Email: youngty27@aol.com
Datum: Freitag, 22 Juli, 2005 um 07:45:36
Kommentar: Great site. Really enjoyed seeing the F-14
photos and even saw myself in one picture and my name in another during my
VF-101 days.
Name: Richard Aster
Email: hen11@hmailbox.com
Datum: Donnerstag, 21 Juli, 2005 um 00:01:31
Kommentar: I learned more useful infos from ur site. Thanx much!
welcome
Name: James M. Skurla
Email: topcat706@AOL.COM
Datum: Dienstag, 19 Juli, 2005 um 22:05:32
Kommentar: Great site, I will try to get you some original
F-14 Tomcat photos! Do you collect any of the Artist renditions of F14 Tomcats?
I have one framed on photopaper of an F14 making a carrier landing. Its
most identifiable by the bright red Airbrakes that are open just forward
of the 'Duck Tail'.
Name: Ethan El-Attrache
Email: ethan.l.el-attrache@ttu.edu
Datum: Dienstag, 19 Juli, 2005 um 07:40:37
Kommentar: I just want to say this is one of the best,
if not the best, website to find info on the F-14. I also want to add that
the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet is really just a result of Boeing having some
politicos in their pocket. If it cant even out perform the original Hornet,
how could it even match up to the Tomcat, the greatest Navy fighter ever.
Period.
Name: Chloe Boma
Email: melyn19@usendmail.name
Datum: Samstag, 16 Juli, 2005 um 23:26:21
Kommentar: Great site. I will bookmark for my sons to view as well
.
Name: Aaliyah Bateson
Email: penddu20@pmail.name
Datum: Freitag, 15 Juli, 2005 um 04:13:58
Kommentar: Coole Homepage macht weiter so!!!
car
Name: Johnny Williams
Email: Corranhorn1137@aol.com
Datum: Mittwoch, 13 Juli, 2005 um 05:15:11
Kommentar: I
want to say thank you for your website, it is the best I have seen so far.
I love the Tomcat, it has all ways been my Fav ever since I was a little
kid watching the final countdown with the jolly rogers. I will always love
this fighter. I have built many tomcats models and will all ways cherish
this fighter. Thanks agian.
Name: Kirk E Gabbert
Email: tala2004@frontiernet.net
Datum: Dienstag, 12 Juli, 2005 um 16:28:54
Kommentar: The F-14 has always been my favorite aircraft,I
was woundering if theres any way i can get some squadron patches to put on
my vest.
Name: Jacob Maddox
Email: llewych4@gsendmail.com
Datum: Montag, 11 Juli, 2005 um 22:47:28
Kommentar: The site is getting better all the time! Best wishes to authors!
lola bunny pregnant
Name: Ray Holt
Email: raymholt@yahoo.co
Datum: Montag, 11 Juli, 2005 um 09:18:48
Kommentar: I am the designer of the first F14A Central
Air Data Computer and my site is linked here. I was wondering if anyone
knew where I could get one of the first CADC's, auctions, sales, etc. Thanks,
Ray
Name: Larry "Frenchy" LeBlanc AMS2(AW) Ret.
Email: lleblan1@maine.rr.com
Datum: Montag, 11 Juli, 2005 um 05:28:13
Kommentar: Where
can One begin when you have worked of the Finest Sweep Wing Fighter Aircraft
the Navy every Has Had... the F-14A,B,C,D TomCat. I started My career in
"A" School in Memphis TN, AMS A School which got my taste for aircraft
started; I was 1 of many there and did well enough to a C school out of
Nas Miramar, San Diego Ca....at that time 1979 the F-14A was still a fairly
new aircraft...recalling VF-302 F-4J's while standing hanger watchs. I went
thru all the airframes, hydraulics,corrosion control, flap/slat rigging,
machine gun classes...any airframer knows what I am refering to..after 3-4
months of Namtradet... I reproted to VF-24 Fighting Renegades in Hanger 4.
I worked in the line and got My first taste of F-14A and plane captain..Making
a cruise on USS Constellation (CV-64)1979-1980. we supported the recovery
of the hostages in Iran. I am looking for ANY ONE in VF-24 during My time
1979 to 1982, I need there assistance and recollection of Flight line accidents
and incidences that happened at Nas Miramar and Onboard ship during our 2
cruises.I hope to find Lt McCormick,Bill Switzer, D.R. Evert,W.P.Bertsch,
D.L.Bunnell,Gary Griese,AD1 Niegleski,Dave Baranek,Dave Robinson, Mike Duffick.
I have a claim with the Veterans Administration, on a claim for PTSD service
connected. I am seeking a descriptive buddy's Letter of said traumatic incidant/accidences
that I witnessed during Our cruises.I anyone reads this and knows of any
above mentioned pass My email addy along.... my cell number is 603-986-4734
Ancient F14A Mechanic....
Name: Melanie Rawlens
Email: mursen15@cwebmail.org
Datum: Samstag, 9 Juli, 2005 um 22:27:35
Kommentar: Love this web, I?ll be back soon to check it again, Lewis Imhoff
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Name: M. Dickson
Email: porgy1@comcast.net
Datum: Mittwoch, 6 Juli, 2005 um 17:54:36
Kommentar: Though I stumbled upon your site some years
ago, I never had an inclination to write. However, it seems a quick note
of Thanks is appropriate. After being trained as an AQ (Fire Control/Radar)
on the F-14 in the Navy, followed by a 4 year Naval Career at VF-51, I was
honorably discharged as an AQ2. Immediately went to work for Grumman, also
at NAS Miramar, installing a variety of modifications beginning with the
Television Camera System (TCS) mods. Though it has been many years since
I swapped a box (so many 710's) or an antenna, I still get heart palpitations
just thinking about this beautiful bird. Many Thanks for an excellent site.
Considering the fact you never even worked with the F-14, it is amazing that
you have authored a site with such obvious love and admiration for this most
excellent bird. Those of us who had long, personal relationships with the
F-14 are definitely indebted to you for your thorough research and countless
hours of hard work in creating your site. I certainly hope you realize how
much we all appreciate your dedication. Again, Many Thanks!!! Malcolm Dickson
Name: M. Dickson
Email: porgy1@comcast.net
Datum: Mittwoch, 6 Juli, 2005 um 17:54:27
Kommentar: Though
I stumbled upon your site some years ago, I never had an inclination to write.
However, it seems a quick note of Thanks is appropriate. After being trained
as an AQ (Fire Control/Radar) on the F-14 in the Navy, followed by a 4 year
Naval Career at VF-51, I was honorably discharged as an AQ2. Immediately
went to work for Grumman, also at NAS Miramar, installing a variety of modifications
beginning with the Television Camera System (TCS) mods. Though it has been
many years since I swapped a box (so many 710's) or an antenna, I still get
heart palpitations just thinking about this beautiful bird. Many Thanks for
an excellent site. Considering the fact you never even worked with the F-14,
it is amazing that you have authored a site with such obvious love and admiration
for this most excellent bird. Those of us who had long, personal relationships
with the F-14 are definitely indebted to you for your thorough research and
countless hours of hard work in creating your site. I certainly hope you
realize how much we all appreciate your dedication. Again, Many Thanks!!!
Malcolm Dickson
Name: Ted Robbins
Email: trobbins1@cox.net
Datum: Montag, 27 Juni, 2005 um 21:04:15
Kommentar: VF-142 Dakota 205 which lost its radome, the correct buno is 161433
Name: Oscar
Email: vansickrig@yahoo.com
Datum: Montag, 27 Juni, 2005 um 17:07:49
Kommentar: GREAT site! I want to know if it would be
possible to get some Tomcat photos? I will GLADLY pay for them. I want
to make some iron-on t-shirts from my 3 sons. PLEASE help. Thanks.
Name: MUU ADAMU
Email: muadamu@yahoo.com
Datum: Montag, 27 Juni, 2005 um 13:30:26
Kommentar: Great Site!!!!!!!!!!!!
Name: CLIFF ROSE CMDR USNR (RET)
Email: cliff_rose@sbcglobal.net
Datum: Mittwoch, 22 Juni, 2005 um 21:23:16
Kommentar: QUick & easy way to convert slides to digital format.
Slide viewer, card board cut out for slide size, digital camera..
quick and easy and quality is better than scanner.
Name: Raoul Manlapig
Email: gato_shousa@hotmail.com
Datum: Sonntag, 19 Juni, 2005 um 09:32:59
Kommentar: hi
torsten! great website! i first ran into your website in 1997, and it's
been a part of my life since. may you never take down your website. i got
into the F-14 Tomcat when I was 5 when i watched Top Gun. The star of Top
Gun was Grumman's plane not Tom Cruise, as i'm sure you'll agree. when i
was 14, i moved to the USA and my interest in military aircraft was re-shaped,
particularly for US Navy aircraft. to start on my interest, i visited the
CV-11 USS Intrepid museum. as i'm sure you are aware by now, that is the
final resting place of the famous F-14B Prototype. other cool USN aircraft
on the CV-11 are the Douglas A-4 Skyhawk, North American A-5 Vigilante, the
Grumman A-6 Intruder prototype (or one of), the Grumman YA-6F Intruder II
Prototype, the LTV A-7 Corsair II, Chance Vought F-8 Crusader, a Lockheed
SR-71 Black Bird, a McDonnell F-4 Phantom II, Grumman F-11 Tiger, McDonnel
F-3 Demon and i think that's about it. summer of that year before i started
school, we visited Tomcat Alley itself, NAS Oceana in Virginia Beach Virginia.
It was a blast. First, while i was walking around the beach, i saw an F-14
flying high in the sky, i couldn't believe myself. later on, we found out
there was a bus tour to go inside the NAS although you could not step out
of the bus. fair enough, i got some good photos of VF-31, VF-32, VF-143 and
VF-213 F-14s. I just wish i was able to get a photo of a VF-2 F-14 but i
guess i was pushing my luck. there was just too many to take photos of all
of them, but the best F-14 there was the CAG of VF-31. NAS Oceana also has
a cool museum park. There you can see a very weird F-14. it's an F-14 with
both VF-11 and VF-143 markings. i don't know if they've changed it since
but i have a lot of cool shots of it. also in the park is a McDonnel Douglas
F/A-18 Hornet, an A-6E Intruder (T.R.A.M.), a Grumman F-9 Panther, a Douglas
F4D Skyray, a F-4 Phantom II in VF-102 markings, and an F-8 Crusader in VF-101
fictitious markings. i don't remember if there was a McDonnel F2H Banshee.
it was truly a great way to end summer before i started high school. i
have several books on the F-14, but i doubt that they are as many as yours.
if it's ok, could you tell me if a book called Tomcat Alley is still in print?
that was the last one i've been meaning to get. my favorite book is the Shipbourne
Superfighter hardcover one published by World Airpower Journal. i also have
some out of print ones like F-14 Tomcat in Action published by Squadron/Signal,
but honestly, i don't even remember how i got it. haha. christmas of that
same year, i was able to go back to NAS Oceana but this time the experience
was different. this time the bus tours were out of season, but i got something
good out of it anyway. i met an F-14 Pilot in person. i don't remember his
rank but i think he was a Lt., his name was Rick LaBranche, callsign Twig.
you may have seen him in the Discovery Channel special "Carrier: Fortress
at Sea", when he was one of the last men to take the A-6 Intruder to its
final cruise. Twig was true to his word in the film when he said he would
be transitioning to the F-14D. he showed me around the hangar and i saw an
F-14 B or was it a D being serviced. unfortunately, due to wartime restrictions
he could only give us 5 minutes of his time but it was cool. well i just
wanted to share my F-14 story with you. it's really a shame what the US Navy
has done to the F-14, butchering the F-14D and all. well, see you later.
Name: Gilbert Johnson
Email: GTJohnson@netzero.net
Datum: Mittwoch, 8 Juni, 2005 um 18:26:35
Kommentar: I really enjoy this site due to the fact that
I worked on these for so long. I was stationed at VF-124, VF-31, and then
at VF-101. I really do miss working on them since I had to get out due to
medical reasons. Thanks for keep the memory alive.
Name: Mike Coke
Email: mike@varesources.com
Datum: Dienstag, 7 Juni, 2005 um 01:01:27
Kommentar: I'd like to get some prints of VF 32 from 1974
especially of AC-202. The pilot is my cousin and is now flying for Delta
out of Atlanta GA USA. I'd like to buy some of the larger prints so that
I can send them to him for signature and framing for my game room. I have
the last 6 minutes of the episode on a .wav file I'd be willing to share
with you if you are intrested. Can you please send me or direct me to prints
to choose from for LT Herman Cook if any - Call Sign Muenster
Name: Joe Looby
Email: loobycan@aol.com
Datum: Freitag, 3 Juni, 2005 um 02:46:45
Kommentar: What squatrons are still left flying the almighty TOMCAT?
Name: Thomas
Email: twhite0522@comcast.net
Datum: Dienstag, 24 Mai, 2005 um 16:06:45
Kommentar: F14 #159829. This plane is still owned by the Navy. It resides at Wings over the Rockies Air
& Space Museum, Denver Colorado. . The Navy reserves train with it on the weekends and the museum
shows it off the rest of the month. I have more info if you need. Thomas (Naval Reserve Retired).
Name: Scot M
Email: extremesteel@comcast.net
Datum: Sonntag, 22 Mai, 2005 um 19:40:50
Kommentar: Looking for men in VF-1 from 1985-1989. Sure would be nice to see what happened to allot of us.
Scot
Name: David
Email: sasuntsy@hotmail.com
Datum: Sonntag, 22 Mai, 2005 um 07:40:07
Kommentar: Thank you for the wonderful site. I think the F-14 Tomcat is the best jet fighter ever built.
Name: Ramm Phillips
Email: rammphillips@cox.net
Datum: Donnerstag, 12 Mai, 2005 um 03:12:16
Kommentar: Great website! Thanks for your work! I was
the pilot of 161157 on April 24, 1981 at NAS Oceana when my right engine
compressor stalled at rotation during t/o and we lost that beautiful jet.
It had only about 210 total flt hrs on it. Virtually a new aircraft. My RIO
was LCDR Robert "Bobo" Kimmel. I noted that the squadron listed is VF-32.
Actually, that was a VF-101 aircraft. The flight was supposed to be a 2 v
2 air combat manuvering training flight with a couple of F-15's from Langley
up the coast. If you would like more of the details, let me know. I'd be
glad to contribute what I can to your terrific site. "Rammer" Phillips VF-31
(1979-1982)
Name: mark roubique
Email: mark.roubique@gmail.com
Datum: Samstag, 7 Mai, 2005 um 17:35:12
Kommentar: this is the best tomcat website i've been to.
i am part of vf 213 and a person in my sqaduron created a patch to commemerate
the las tomcat cruise. if you want more info email me.
Name: Alan Galle
Email: ajgallef14@netscape.net
Datum: Freitag, 6 Mai, 2005 um 20:22:26
Kommentar: This is a cool website. I am building a Radio
Controlled version of the F-14, it is more of a sport type airplane using
an unconvention type of piston 2 cycle motor with a propeller. It is mostly
Balsa and lite ply and will look very sleek in the air.
Name: Dan lehr
Email: dlehr@advancedtech.com
Datum: Donnerstag, 5 Mai, 2005 um 23:46:29
Kommentar: I was a plane captian and AE in VF 32 from 1995-1997
Name: AM2 Christopher B. Wright
Email: christopherwright12@yahoo.com
Datum: Donnerstag, 5 Mai, 2005 um 18:48:31
Kommentar: Excellent
site man. I have several pictures I would like to send to you of VF-154
BK100. I was with them from 2000 to 2004. I wanted to correct you on some
info in your Buno page. BK104 BUNO 158620 was destroyed in Iraq not SAR DIPPED.
I have the exact day it crashed some where in my journal that I kept the
war cruise when I find it I will send it to you. Semper Tomcats.
Name: Casey
Email: dcjohnson8950@yahoo.com
Datum: Mittwoch, 4 Mai, 2005 um 20:00:14
Kommentar: Great website! I was in VF-201 in Dallas from
1989-1992 and worked as an Avionics/Radar Tech. If any old squadron mates
see this send me an email. -Casey
Name: scott irwin
Email: emsscott161@aol.com
Datum: Dienstag, 3 Mai, 2005 um 21:39:09
Kommentar: great site i love the tomcat.tomcats forever
Name: Ron Seipel
Email: ronseipel@mac.com
Datum: Montag, 2 Mai, 2005 um 21:21:45
Kommentar: Kudo's to your site I hope I can help out with the photo's
Name: Anthony Willett
Email: ajwdead6@yahoo.com
Datum: Samstag, 30 April, 2005 um 22:50:36
Kommentar: I have tryed on many ocations to contact you but I have gotten no replys
Name: Steve Brown
Email: steven.t.brown@navy.mil
Datum: Samstag, 30 April, 2005 um 18:15:26
Kommentar: Great web site, it's a shame these awsome planes
are going away, after ten years of busting my knucles on these beasts, super
hornets just wont be the same
Name: Jeremy Perkins
Email: jperk4958@comcast.net
Datum: Freitag, 29 April, 2005 um 17:09:10
Kommentar: I am interested in purchasing VF-143 prints and Tomcat stuff. Can it be purchased on-line?
Name: J. Merrell
Email: jmerrell@haemonetics.com
Datum: Samstag, 23 April, 2005 um 18:05:34
Kommentar: TopHatter 88-92
Any way to contact former squadron members?
Name: GeorgeC
Email: geocepeda@hotmail.com
Datum: Samstag, 23 April, 2005 um 05:36:29
Kommentar: The F-14As and AIM-54 Phoenix are gone for
good as of last September 2004, but the remaining B- and D-model Tomcats
will serve with the Tomcat squadrons on the East Coast until 2006. Tomcat
operations on the West Coast are over... They've transitioned to the Super
Hornet or deactivated Tomcat squadrons. The retirement was moved up from
2010 to save money on maintenance costs. The Navy will be very hard-pressed
to scrounge medium-range attack capability out of its remaining strike fighter
assets until the F-35C becomes operational in 2012-2014...
Name: matthew whitaker
Email: jmwhitaker1@verizon.net
Datum: Freitag, 22 April, 2005 um 17:08:56
Kommentar: I worked on the tomcat with all my heart and
sweat. I am extremely disapointed to see it going. It truely is a air superiorty
fighter. Now working on f-18 i see how strong and sturdy the tomcat was and
always will be.
Name: TONY COLE
Email: TCOLE@FIFEAUTOMALL.COM
Datum: Mittwoch, 13 April, 2005 um 06:36:50
Kommentar: V-51 PLANE CAPTAIN 1980-1983
Name: TONY COLE
Email: TCOLE@FIFEAUTOMALL.COM
Datum: Mittwoch, 13 April, 2005 um 06:36:29
Kommentar: V-51 PLANE CAPTAIN 1980-1983
Name: umuafrica
Email: umuafrica@guy.com
Datum: Freitag, 8 April, 2005 um 05:48:06
Kommentar: good site
Name: Easy E
Email: Dr_feelgood_6_9@hotmail.com
Datum: Freitag, 8 April, 2005 um 03:47:19
Kommentar: Great
site, solutly everything a Tomcat fan could ever want. Does anyone out there
know about the engagement between Two F-14s and some Su-27s over the North
Sea. Aparently the Su-27s tried to intercept an Norwegian Orion with Two
tomcats escorting close to the Orion. Tomcat Crews where having a party back
on ship. thats all I know. Anyways Boys lets get some more info on this up
on the site
Name: Allan Krynicki
Email: winspring@sbcglobal.net
Datum: Mittwoch, 6 April, 2005 um 22:06:45
Kommentar: I was with VF-102 when the flew the F4D's
Name: Adolf
Email: Oberstleutnant1975@yahoo.com.tw
Datum: Dienstag, 5 April, 2005 um 07:42:01
Kommentar: With the AIM-54 and Tomcat withdraw from service
and replace with a piece of junk.Now there's notthing can hold the defence
above the carrier and also the air superior on the sea. Damn you Cheney!!!
Name: Sean Breen
Email: sbreen@cox.net
Datum: Dienstag, 5 April, 2005 um 01:58:52
Kommentar: looking for Chuck Nagel
Name: Jason Leonard
Email: MLWJEL@comcast.net
Datum: Samstag, 2 April, 2005 um 10:10:34
Kommentar: Wow
what a emotionally moving site,... for me anyway. I thought I was the 14's
only fan I now know I am number two. I served with Vf-14 from February 1994
to July of 1997 as a BB stacker. It brought tears to my eyes to learn they
have since gone on to another line of work. Thank you for your dedication
to the finest aircraft ever produced (wink wink). Keep up the excellent
work!! P.S. I rode 4 Carriers did 6 shore based detachments and NAS Oceana
duty with them in that short amount of time what a great ride it was!!!!!
Name: calvin
Email: knowsall@sympatico.ca
Datum: Samstag, 2 April, 2005 um 06:49:03
Kommentar: great info on my favourite aircraft. the walk-around
pictures are a great help when building a similar model and provides me with
mush aircraft detail. keep up the good work. take care! calvin
Name: Tim J.
Email: FFTJack15@aol.com
Datum: Donnerstag, 31 März, 2005 um 21:31:12
Kommentar: VF-143 Pukin' Dogs
Name: Dan Wong
Email: WongDan@wellsfargo.com
Datum: Dienstag, 29 März, 2005 um 22:29:17
Kommentar: I am interested getting F-4 and F-14 prints.
Name: Johnny Zanni
Email: johnny_zanni@hotmail.com
Datum: Dienstag, 29 März, 2005 um 20:17:02
Kommentar: Hey I love F14's i have some pics there good but they are on the web but still e-mail me if you want some.
Name: Mark Ferguson
Email: mark.shells@verizon.net
Datum: Dienstag, 29 März, 2005 um 05:38:17
Kommentar: the tomcat dream site on the favorites for good..
Name: Chris
Email: f16cla1@hotmail.com
Datum: Montag, 28 März, 2005 um 03:42:55
Kommentar: Hey great site. I was wondering if anyone
knew where i could buy an F-14 flight helmet with oxegyn mask new or used.
reply or e-mail me with any leads thanks.
Name: Kirk Farrell
Email: kirk.farrell@operamail.com
Datum: Sonntag, 27 März, 2005 um 19:34:52
Kommentar: Good site guys. I was with VF-102 on the USS
America from 81-85. Just another crazy red shirt loading winders and 20mm
on the roof. Ya'll keep up the good work!
Name: Theodore R. Tester
Email: RFIDtopgun@comcast.net
Datum: Freitag, 18 März, 2005 um 22:58:43
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Keep up the Great work !
Name: Marko Podplatnik
Email: marko.tomcat@skynet.be
Datum: Donnerstag, 17 März, 2005 um 16:51:49
Kommentar: I like your website, especially all the details you included.
Name: Michael Larsen
Email: ibmila2@hotmail.com
Datum: Mittwoch, 9 März, 2005 um 23:12:15
Kommentar: What a great site ! Ich bin sprachlos. Hab
gerade mit F14 angefangen (im FS2002) aber hallo !, was für ne maschine.
Hab versucht Checklist und Landedaten zu finden. Aber bis jetzt - leider
kein Glück. Viel Glück mit deine Homepage ! Keep up the good work. Regards
/ Viele Grüße Michael Larsen - Dänemark
Name: Norman Gray AMH 3
Email: grays@midmaine.com
Datum: Montag, 7 März, 2005 um 22:44:16
Kommentar: I was proud to serve on the flight deck of the U.S.S. Nimitz with VF-84 from 1977 to 1980.
Name: Iman Watson
Email: imanwatson@gmail.com
Datum: Mittwoch, 2 März, 2005 um 16:03:14
Kommentar: I was a Tophatter from 1996-99
Name: Heberling Allen S. sn B797999
Email: alheb@excite.com
Datum: Montag, 28 Februar, 2005 um 16:35:35
Kommentar: I was assinged to VF-202 between 1971 and 1977, and I'm trying to find some old F-8J photos, with the Texas flag on the tail..
Can you help me or point me in the right direction to where to find such photos ??
Thanks for your time
A. Heberling
Name: mamamaga
Email: MAMAMAGA@MAGA.IN
Datum: Samstag, 26 Februar, 2005 um 13:59:44
Kommentar: I JUST LAND
Name: michael grey
Email: woopsy_giddy_aunty@hotmail.com
Datum: Freitag, 25 Februar, 2005 um 11:39:19
Kommentar: I just wanted to say many thanks for the brilliant
website, I'm doing a model of a vf-154 tomcat and I have found all the
references and pictures very helpfull. Thanks on a job well done!
Name: Kristopher Brewer
Email: kristopherjbrewer@yahoo.com
Datum: Freitag, 25 Februar, 2005 um 02:29:22
Kommentar: I was PH2(AW) Kristopher Brewer and was a
proud member of VF-103 Jolly Rogers from 1995 - 2000. I deployed on USS
Enterprise, USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, and USS George Washington. I made
a lot of great memories, and am saddened to see the Tomcat go. Anytime
Baby! Long Live the Jolly Rogers!
Name: hangar18
Email: metallican@sohu.com
Datum: Montag, 21 Februar, 2005 um 16:07:38
Kommentar: HI PEOPLE IM A COLLEGE STUDENT IN CHINA(NOT
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WHEN YOU HAVE FOUND SO MANY F14 FANS THERE. PARDON ME FOR MY ENGLISH SUCKS...HOME
OF MATS IS A GREAT SITE,THANKS! TOMCAT FOREVER!
Name: guy man
Email: mugu@guy.com
Datum: Freitag, 18 Februar, 2005 um 23:45:55
Kommentar: hey people!!i don land here
Name: Dick Kenefick
Email: richard.kenefick@verizon.net
Datum: Freitag, 18 Februar, 2005 um 18:57:56
Kommentar: Was in Grumman Flight Test through '72.
Name: Russ
Email: Wasabichef@aol.com
Datum: Freitag, 18 Februar, 2005 um 07:10:08
Kommentar: Great site, I was a vf1 plane captain at Miramar
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and never even got off the deck.When a tomcat is backed up with its rear
end hanging well over the edge of the ship, the dew-hydraulic fluid slime,is
a very scary funnel slide right to the ocean 98 feet below. never fell myself
but was well aware .
Name: Les Seymour
Email: les.seymour@charter.net
Datum: Freitag, 18 Februar, 2005 um 05:46:20
Kommentar: Enjoyed your website as I served with the Swordsmen
1974-78. Need to point out the fact that there is no way that they could
have celebrated 10 years of accident-free operation in 1979. Lew Kosich and
I lost an aircraft over the side during the N. Atlantic cruise on 14 September
1976 after run-away throttles prior to catapult hook up. We both ejected
and subsequently landed back on deck after a wild ejection ride. Shipboard
video of the accident has been featured on an A&E Wings segment entitled
“Top Gun,” and I understand it was for a time used in ejection training videos
as part of annual requal. Good job on the site. Les Seymour
Name: OKAMURA SUZUME
Email: kanpite@mtg.biglobe.ne.jp
Datum: Mittwoch, 16 Februar, 2005 um 18:54:49
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Name: RAYMOND L. HAMILTON
Email: RHAMI56475!AOL.COM
Datum: Dienstag, 15 Februar, 2005 um 14:49:56
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Name: Brownman
Email: Shadowhawkone@aol.com
Datum: Montag, 14 Februar, 2005 um 00:01:15
Kommentar: Hey, just a 17 year old kid who loves the f-14 and man is this site detailed. Great Job!
Name: Richard Zimmerman
Email: richardzimmerman1@cox.net
Datum: Samstag, 12 Februar, 2005 um 04:34:36
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for 15 years and have never seen more info available that i have seen here.
Its really nice to see that there is a real interest in this beautiful aircraft
that alot of us have loved (and hated, if you have ever turned a wrench on
one you know what i mean) Thanks for all the hard work and dedication that
you have put into this site.
Name: C. A. Russell
Email: russca@bellsouth.net
Datum: Freitag, 11 Februar, 2005 um 18:59:49
Kommentar: Marvin Bloom worked, or still does work, for
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needs him to check in. http://www.hofreunion.com If you know where he can
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Name: Gergely Szalipszki
Email: aces@freemail.hu
Datum: Freitag, 11 Februar, 2005 um 18:58:57
Kommentar: Could the hungarian Tomcat-fans meet with their
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Name: Dana Burdon AMHC USNR Ret.
Email: djburdon@msn.com
Datum: Dienstag, 8 Februar, 2005 um 03:22:49
Kommentar: Thanks for the memories.
Name: Jerry
Email: jerry_gy@yahoo.com
Datum: Sonntag, 6 Februar, 2005 um 00:03:31
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Name: allen
Email: Alienrcallyy@gci.net
Datum: Donnerstag, 3 Februar, 2005 um 05:42:30
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Name: Jorge Perez
Email: jorgepersan@hotmail.com
Datum: Dienstag, 1 Februar, 2005 um 22:20:53
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outstanding! Thanks for putting it all together for the rest of us.
Name: Theodore Woitazek AE1(AW)
Email: theodore.woitazek@navy.mil
Datum: Dienstag, 1 Februar, 2005 um 05:52:53
Kommentar: VF-84 August 1988 to May 1992
VF-103 July 1995 to June 2002
I had to go to the dark side (the F/A-18 side) for carreer reasons.
I'll be doing what's suppose to be the last cruise with Tomcats,
VF-213 and VF-31 in CVW-8. If you know where I can get any cool t-shirts with the tomcat logo let me know.
Name: Robert M. Jagemann, USNR
Email: robertjagemann@hotmail.com
Datum: Samstag, 29 Januar, 2005 um 16:46:38
Kommentar:
Great memories! Thank you.
Name: Fernando Costa
Email: nando.louro@clix.pt
Datum: Samstag, 29 Januar, 2005 um 00:36:58
Kommentar: ...i would like to say another thing... Although
i dind't know a Special pilot personally, i would like to say that say that
that Special pilot who flyed the BuNo 160390 for the last time was a very
amazing good and beautiful person and also one of the best pilots. I already
had the enjoyment of reading the book about Lt.Kara Hultgreen. Fabulous!!
Name: fernando costa
Email: nando.louro@clix.pt
Datum: Samstag, 29 Januar, 2005 um 00:03:08
Kommentar: Hi! I am portuguese guy who is a big fan of
the great TOMCAT. I am writting because i could see that data is missing
about the BuNo 161862 tomcat. I saw a photo that says it is the AE204 from
vf-31. Greettings and i hope u can add this data i gave u! :)
Name: Erik Burton
Email: edb4rabbit@yahoo.com
Datum: Montag, 24 Januar, 2005 um 09:44:20
Kommentar: I served with VF-191 from its commissioning
to its de-commissioning and would like to get some photos of the squadron
if you have any.
Name: Mr. Kristen, Shawn Catlin
Email: Jedikris69@Yahoo.com
Datum: Sonntag, 23 Januar, 2005 um 23:16:59
Kommentar: Dear Navy,
Please Send Me All F-14 Photo Picture's To My InTernet Website To
Me At This To My Email Address,and
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Soon As Possible. And Thanks Again.
Sincerly your's
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Name: Mike
Email: fetischfweek@gmail.com
Datum: Mittwoch, 19 Januar, 2005 um 07:36:43
Kommentar: first of all, great site, most comprehensive
F-14 site ive ever seen, i have 1 question, im wondering if anyone can tell
me who the pilot and RIO of aircraft 03 of VF-103 Jolly Rogers, i think its
the commanders aircraft (its the only aircraft with a black tail with yellow
tips) any help would be cool, thanks
Name: Troy Hartley
Email: troy.hartley@qsuper.qld.gov.au
Datum: Freitag, 14 Januar, 2005 um 03:36:24
Kommentar: What a magnificent website. The informationis
incredible. I too will lament the passing of such a great aircraft. But I
will continue to enjoy checking out this site.
Name: Austin
Email: ajaronis@sbcglobal.net
Datum: Freitag, 7 Januar, 2005 um 18:51:43
Kommentar: Tomcat owns the Hornet.
Name: Austin
Email: ajaronis@sbcglobal.net
Datum: Freitag, 7 Januar, 2005 um 18:51:29
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Name: denny lowrey
Email: dennylowrey@yahoo.com
Datum: Freitag, 7 Januar, 2005 um 01:51:58
Kommentar: '96-'00 vf-213 nas oceana
Name: Kishore Sawh
Email: kishoresawh@mac.com
Datum: Mittwoch, 5 Januar, 2005 um 09:16:39
Kommentar: Best Cat website I've ever seen in my numerous
years of searching. Just for the record, there is a mistake on one of the
prints i WAS going to order...Pukin Dgs. VF-143...on the low visibility Vf-143
print it reads SQUADRON NUMBER ONE THREE FOUR and should read ONE FOUR THREE.
If it gets fixed I'll buy one fore sure.
Name: Robert Payne
Email: rlp911@hotmail.com
Datum: Samstag, 1 Januar, 2005 um 02:09:06
Kommentar: Great site! I was in VF-101 from 83-86. Love this bird. Again, great site!!!
Name: Edward Colburn
Email: aled@sonic.net
Datum: Freitag, 31 Dezember, 2004 um 05:49:52
Kommentar: My
dad was a Grumman employee for 35 years and worked on the TBF to the SA-16
to the F111-A to the F14 Tomcat, I have a picture of him and the crew that
he worked with, most likely take in Bethpage in the early '50's, if you know
of any one who is still alive who could identify the persons in the picture
I would sure appreicate it, I want to donate it to a local museum that sports
not only 6 albatros' but a F14 Tomcat. Thanks Ed
Name: Uwe Zankl
Email: uwe.zankl@t-online.de
Datum: Donnerstag, 30 Dezember, 2004 um 22:56:36
Kommentar: PS:
FLY NAVY!!!
Name: Uwe Zankl
Email: uwe.zankl@t-online.de
Datum: Donnerstag, 30 Dezember, 2004 um 22:55:30
Kommentar: Wow, what a great site! Somehwere in my hobby
room I have a photo album of a former friend of mine, pictures were taken
in the late 70ties on the USS Nimitz showing the good old VF-84 Tomcats...when
I find it I will scan the pictues and mail them through. At the moment I
am building an 1/32 scale model of the Tomcat, VF-111 NL100 "Miss Molly"
cheers Uwe
Name: shaun
Email: chesapeake4x4@yahoo.com
Datum: Donnerstag, 30 Dezember, 2004 um 20:28:03
Kommentar: there
is a picture under vf-11. it is a picture of the "thanks for the ride" that
i painted on the side of our jet during our last deployment. i didnt realize
that it would make it's way onto the internet. i have that same painting
on a shirt and on an embroidered patch if you would like one let me know.
since you are a fellow f-14 lover... i'll help you out.
Name: shaun
Email: chesapeake4x4@yahoo.com
Datum: Donnerstag, 30 Dezember, 2004 um 20:27:14
Kommentar: there is a picture under vf-11. it is a picture
of the "thanks for the ride" that i painted on the side of our jet during
our last deployment. i didnt realize that it would make it's way onto the
internet. i have that same painting on a shirt and on an embroidered patch
if you would like one let me know. since you are a fellow f-14 lover... i'll
help you out.
Name: AM2
Email: chesapeake4x4@yahoo.com
Datum: Donnerstag, 30 Dezember, 2004 um 20:11:54
Kommentar: hey there... currently stationed with vf-11,
previously stationed with vf-14(99-01) and vf-101 (01-03) great website!
anyone that was stationed with me at any of those squadrons. feel free to
drop me a line i love to hear how people are doing.
Name: AM2
Email: chesapeake4x4@yahoo.com
Datum: Donnerstag, 30 Dezember, 2004 um 20:11:42
Kommentar: hey there... currently stationed with vf-11,
previously stationed with vf-14(99-01) and vf-101 (01-03) great website!
anyone that was stationed with me at any of those squadrons. feel free to
drop me a line i love to hear how people are doing.
Name: Mark Wassermann
Email: DEPOVISION1@YAHOO.COM
Datum: Donnerstag, 30 Dezember, 2004 um 16:57:16
Kommentar: I was a member of VF-51 from 1981 - 1983. I
am looking to contact some of the people who were in my squadron. Can anyone
help me locate some of these people?
Name: jairo
Email: jairo1450@hotmail.com
Datum: Dienstag, 28 Dezember, 2004 um 06:42:45
Kommentar: mandemen fotos del F-14 y planos soy un estudiante de planos gracias
Name: Sam T. Mullins
Email: SamTMullin@bellsouth.net
Datum: Montag, 27 Dezember, 2004 um 01:30:40
Kommentar: It
has been said that there is a need for a more modern replacement for the
USAF A-10s. I believe with a major "rework" of the F-14 by up grade of engines
& possible vectored thrust, increasing wing area with modified outboard
wings, addition of "fast-packs" to increase fuel capacity & place ment
of either Gau-8 30mm gatlin or a "Bushmaster-chain gun" housed in an underbelly
bulge faring area between the engines simular to fast-pack configuration,
Use of composite-Kevlar & lightweight titanium armored panels & "skin"
to upgrade ballistic protection, placement of a ballistic point defence at
the center/rear between engine exaust simular to the old army "Claymore"
mine system firing steel ball projectiles rearward as a last chance point
defence against incoming missles along with regular chaff & flares,and
last but not least appropiate avionics & weapons hard-points & weapons
systems & electronics upgrades. You might say that it would be cheaper
to build such an aircraft from scratch. But since the basic air frame of
the F-14 is an already proven superb military aircraft, with plenty of room
to incorperate the changes wanted, WHY NOT BUILD THEM ? ? ? The advantages
to such an aircraft are plain to see! For example: swing wing design alowing
for low speed & loiter performance and high speed supersonic performance,
increased feul capacity for longer range & loiter time, improved carrier
operation capability with thrust vectoring, FASTER responce time to target
from loiter, vastly improved performance capacity & survivablity over
current ground attack aircraft from air to air attack, and increased crew
& aircraft protection systems survivabilty equal to & way beyond
the current A-10s in USAF use. Please let me Know what you think GOD BLESS
AMERICA! Sam T. Mullins
Name: Ron
Email: stksrn@yahoo.com
Datum: Freitag, 24 Dezember, 2004 um 04:36:54
Kommentar: GO NAVY!!
Name: George C.
Email: geocepeda@hotmail.com
Datum: Donnerstag, 23 Dezember, 2004 um 09:43:29
Kommentar: Happy Christmas and New Year's to everybody!
Latest word that I read on the Tomcat is that all the A-models have been
retired as of this past September 2004... The AIM-54 missile has also been
retired and is no longer employed on any Tomcats remaining in service. (Yeah,
the last cruise of the F-14A and Phoenix were announced on the site before,
but the September date is very official. None of the Tomcats the public
saw in "The Final Countdown" and "Top Gun" are left in service.) Since the
AIM-120 was never incorporated into frontline Tomcats, the longest range
missile now available to the F-14B/D is the latest model of the AIM-7 Sparrow.
There are approximately 80 B and D models still left in service. As of
about a year ago, there's supposedly no more testing being done with the
type and the NF-14Ds have been retired to the boneyard (Davis-Monthan Air
Force Base in Arizona) or are on their way to bases or museums as gateguards
along with the F-14As, Bs, and Ds already retired... Supposedly, the retirement
date of the remaining Tomcat models (B/Ds) has also been pushed up to late
2005 according to a British military aviation magazine. (It might have been
Air Forces International.) Apparently, the bean counters in the USN are
anxious to retire the type as soon as possible. No question that nobody
that likes the plane wants to see it go, but the facts are that the airframes
are getting older, are increasingly harder to maintain without new F-14 airframes
being produced, and it's not guaranteed that the oldest airframes (15-years-plus)
will continue to hold up well. There were probably a few years back with
a critical bolt breaking in the landing gear and the flight control systems
failing in several Tomcats causing several planes to be lost. Remember that
every piece of military equipment in the US arsenal has been pushed especially
hard since the 1990s and retirement dates are coming up faster for a lot
of aircraft types besides the older Tomcats. Newer aircraft types like
the JSF and F-22 can't come online soon enough because a lot of the older
F-16s, F-18s, and the remaining stocks of F-14s and F-15s are literally wearing
out or falling apart. For example, the bulk of the F-16s in Air Force service
have accumulated over 5000 hours flying time apiece(!) and the Air Force
is facing the prospects of reducing its air wings further OR structurally
strengthening the fatigued airframes to keep them in service longer... Not
an inexpensive proposition.
Name: Clayton Hollister
Email: 3dclayman@netzero.net
Datum: Donnerstag, 23 Dezember, 2004 um 03:45:57
Kommentar: I worked for Grumman 1981-1993. The Northrop
buyout was a bummer for a lot of people. You seem to have forgotten the various
flight test vehicles, X-29, X29A, A6-F to name a couple.
Name: Charlotte Weibe
Email: foxxxontherunn@aircadet.com
Datum: Mittwoch, 22 Dezember, 2004 um 19:55:02
Kommentar: I am proud to say that I adore the F-14's and
I love the site. I am an aircadet in Canada, and when i graduate this coming
June, I hope to be able to join the United States Navy. Both my parents served
in the USN and I am proud to be included in my families tradition. Please
email me and let me kjnow what i am getting myself into as I hacve not been
on a carrier nor have my parents told me very much about the life in the
USN. I love the site by the way!!!!!
Name: Larry A. Waimon
Email: waiview@adelphia.net
Datum: Dienstag, 21 Dezember, 2004 um 14:48:43
Kommentar: Since I can't send pics, all are welcome to
view a personal "tribute" to Cdr. T. Blackburn & the Jolly Rogers, (past/present).
Look for the F4-U art along with my other flight jacket of the B-17 "Sentimental
Journey" on the site of my artist who does the most remarkable nose-art type
bomber jackets. Click to: www.rosemarydery.com,and with my heart-felt gratitude
to the Jolly Rogers and ALL vets, feel free to contact me at-waiview@adelphia.net
Officer, (ret.) Larry A. Waimon
Name: alex
Email: alex@mail.com
Datum: Dienstag, 21 Dezember, 2004 um 13:07:08
Kommentar: ...
Name: kiran 'couger' suresh
Email: kiran885@hotmail.com
Datum: Montag, 20 Dezember, 2004 um 16:09:08
Kommentar: i think the guys at the U.S navy department
are mad to ritire the f 14 tomcat and place a useless pice of steel called
the f 18 c super hornet i think it should be named super mess
Name: kiran 'couger' suresh
Email: kiran885@hotmail.com
Datum: Montag, 20 Dezember, 2004 um 15:54:23
Kommentar: hey dude you guys are doin a good job but even if the cat goes
pls decatie this site to a wonder ful plane that was the f -14
Name: Tom Conley
Email: matou33230@sbcglobal.net
Datum: Samstag, 18 Dezember, 2004 um 06:53:32
Kommentar: Loved your website
VF-31 groupie
Name: Joseph Caruso
Email: jngcar@hotmail.com
Datum: Freitag, 17 Dezember, 2004 um 14:01:41
Kommentar: I worked at Grummans from 73-89 and miss working
there still to this day.It was the best of times and I am so glad that the
park opened.I live in Wa. State and I see my EA6B's alot. WE have one A6
at the Musiem Of Flight in Seattle.Great job guys! Hope to come out there
and see my old home soon.Joe.
Name: King Lewis
Email: skykinglewis@yahoo.com
Datum: Montag, 6 Dezember, 2004 um 17:14:42
Kommentar: Do you know anyone who has a Widgeon Grummen J4F for sale?
Name: james duhr (ad3)
Email: jdurh357@yahoo.com
Datum: Montag, 6 Dezember, 2004 um 07:04:28
Kommentar: all i can say is WOW. this site brings back
memories. i was stationed at nas oceana from 81 to 83 and onboard the uss
nimitz from 83 to 85. i worked in A.I.M.D. i performed c.e.r. and hot section
inspections on the tf30 p414a engines. and to this day i still know every
nut, bolt and wire on that engine . i also worked in the test cell where
they test our work and have seen things that would blow your mind. at zone
5 full after burner the tomcat engine turns 20,000 gallons of baffle cooling
water into pure steam which can be seen for miles and god forbid if your
standing anywhere near the J.B.D's (jet blast deflectors) during highpower
cuz it will rattle your eyeballs out of your head , numb your face and itch
every nose hair till you cant stand it anymore . AAHhh. i miss the good
ole days. brings a tear to my eye. also did you know that when testing the
tf30 off the fantail of the nimitz the ship speed would increase an incriment
of 1 knot. and talk about air shows. youll never see fighters perform over
land like they do over water. this is a great website and ill be sure to
pass it along.
Name: Ron Murdock
Email: murdockinhawaii@yahoo.com
Datum: Mittwoch, 1 Dezember, 2004 um 02:09:01
Kommentar: Looking for anyone who was in the Squadron
and who was aboard the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CVA-42) when the high-pressure
steam line exploded in June 1957.
Name: vitus iwan
Email: vitus_iwan@singaporeair.com.sg
Datum: Donnerstag, 25 November, 2004 um 07:08:11
Kommentar: F-18
is good at hollywood movie only, such as ID4 movie, for its futuristic shape
but F-14 is the best ever fighter. I dont think your F-18 could win againts
SU-27, not to mention SU-30. See how your Maverick works. The F-14 is even
still better than The Eagle. The Cat was to fight sea-air-land but The Eagle
has been enough only from land - air - land. To sum up To kill this Cat it
takes one SU-27, EFA and Rafale to work together in the air. So let this
Cat stand on deck again. Wake up guys. Where have all of you been?
Name: Jerie Olsen
Email: camaro68@cfl.rr.com
Datum: Dienstag, 23 November, 2004 um 20:34:41
Kommentar: I am looking for an old patch for the VF-279 Blackhearts. I was wondering if anyone can help me. Thanks!!
Name: mike kopack
Email: mpkack@yahoo.com
Datum: Montag, 22 November, 2004 um 19:00:55
Kommentar: hello
torsten, how's everything going my friend? hope all is well with you and
yours and things go good for you in Germany. I had a opportunity to visit
NAS Oceana six weeks ago and I want to know if you want some shots of the
remaining Tomcats. VF-32,VF-11 and VF-101. Give me an address where I can
send them to you if you wish. Everything goes well for me and my wife here
in central new york. We're about to pensioned so I'll have more time to spend
on aviation. Cheers, Mike
Name: Walt Noble
Email: dcnoble@msn.com
Datum: Donnerstag, 18 November, 2004 um 18:55:40
Kommentar: I worked on the venerable old Tomcat trom 1995
to 2001 in Bethpage and Baltimore in the old 356 dept. Still crazy about
the Cat and never miss a chance to see one in flight !
Name: doyle, charles s 1 each AQ3
Email: doyle@superpa.net
Datum: Donnerstag, 18 November, 2004 um 04:54:56
Kommentar: Hello to everyone past and present VF 21. I served 71 thru 75, westpac cruise 72/73 and 74. I really miss working on phantoms.
Name: Jonathan Watson
Email: rj_watson@hotmail.com
Datum: Sonntag, 7 November, 2004 um 21:08:26
Kommentar: I'm
interested in purchasing a couple of prints from squadron's I was stationed
with. Do, you have a contact number that I can reach you. I cannot seem
to find the phone number on your website. Or is there a way to order online.
Thank you. Jonathan, Watson
Name: Jonathan Watson
Email: rj_watson@hotmail.com
Datum: Sonntag, 7 November, 2004 um 21:06:33
Kommentar: I'm interested in purchasing a couple of prints
from squadron's I was stationed with. Do, you have a contact number that
I can reach you. I cannot seem to find the phone number on your website.
Or is there a way to order online. Thank you. Jonathan, Watson
Name: Jonathan Watson
Email: rj_watson@hotmail.com
Datum: Sonntag, 7 November, 2004 um 21:06:22
Kommentar: I'm interested in purchasing a couple of prints
from squadron's I was stationed with. Do, you have a contact number that
I can reach you. I cannot seem to find the phone number on your website.
Or is there a way to order online. Thank you. Jonathan, Watson
Name: dominic
Email: dominic_rooke@yahoo.co.uk
Datum: Freitag, 5 November, 2004 um 15:35:50
Kommentar: x site
Name: Tanner Yelkin
Email: option_136@hotmail.com
Datum: Freitag, 5 November, 2004 um 00:35:54
Kommentar: I was wondering when or what they plan to retire the f-14. personally i h ope they never do but iwas just wondering.
Name: Samuel M. Tambe
Email: stambe@sabreshockey.com
Datum: Donnerstag, 4 November, 2004 um 14:40:58
Kommentar: I
love the site. I served from 1987-1991 as a plane captain and AE in VF-102
on board USS America. I would like a copy of the plane captain daily and
walk around inspections to share with my 9 year old twins...if anyone has
these please contact me.
Name: Javier Medina
Email: jetjam619@yahoo.com
Datum: Donnerstag, 4 November, 2004 um 03:55:12
Kommentar: Saw BU#160686 at the Planes of Fame , Chino Airport California.
Name: Rod Roadifer
Email: Rod@roadifer.com
Datum: Mittwoch, 27 Oktober, 2004 um 00:47:30
Kommentar: Thanks so much for all of the GREAT work you
have done. I started flying the F-14A with VF-213 in 1976. I was an instructor
in VF-124 then finished service with VF-114 in 1985.
Name: Pat
Email: advocatus_diaboli@iblueit.com
Datum: Dienstag, 26 Oktober, 2004 um 21:59:56
Kommentar: Great site!
advocatus_diaboli@iblueit.com
Name: Thomas Robert Gay
Email: themarvin2002@yahoo.com
Datum: Dienstag, 26 Oktober, 2004 um 02:04:26
Kommentar: Going back to college, I'll have to wait to
get get into the club, I was a TF-30 Cer. Tech, But I had to get out of the
USN, ALSO, THIS IS SERIOUS, I'm going to start a REPLICA F-14 PROJECT, SCLAED
DOWN to about 32.5 Tons and EJ200 Engines. I'm going to need to get type-rated,
for this jet. I'm a FAA A&P,AGI,IGI, 9 year USN AD2 and I'm going to
school for Autocad, and AERO. ENG. Any body who has there MEI (F-14 Ratings)
this Tomcat project is in THEORY STAGE only (DONT START talking, I have to
get the project legally started, PATENT,TRADEMARK,COPYRIGHT infrigment can
cost 3-5 times what the company is worth. SO KEEP QUIET, nothing has been
started, I'm starting school and I am making sure I know what I'm doing and
have it done legally. I'm a contract Broker/wholesaler, If you people really
knew how much you are overpaying.
Name: Arvind
Email: arvindno117@rediffmail.com
Datum: Sonntag, 24 Oktober, 2004 um 09:31:28
Kommentar: Good
page, very informative.one thing though; jane's fighter aircraft book claims
f14d's top speed is M1.88 . You list the same as M2.38.Which is correct?
Name: craig janofski
Email: chevit03@yahoo.com
Datum: Sonntag, 24 Oktober, 2004 um 05:15:46
Kommentar: WAS IN VF-142 AS PLANE CAPTAIN. I LOVE THIS AIRPLANE IT IS BEST EVER
Name: Jacob Gompers
Email: jgompy@cox.net
Datum: Samstag, 23 Oktober, 2004 um 04:27:24
Kommentar: Nice site. Was employed for 34 years by a great
company (not wild about the Northrup connection). What happened to some of
the other Grumman aircraft including the Mohawk, and the LM?
Name: Mr. Blair J. Simundson (Viking)
Email: vikingba@shaw.ca
Datum: Dienstag, 19 Oktober, 2004 um 06:52:56
Kommentar: I really injoyed looking at everything I hope you'll beable to incude more, but for now its great.
Name: PersianTraveler
Email: ismil5@yahoo.com
Datum: Freitag, 15 Oktober, 2004 um 21:54:50
Kommentar: Lets try to dream, lets try to forgive, lets travel beyond the imaginations,
www.IranTravelingCenter.com
Name: bobby plummer
Datum: Donnerstag, 14 Oktober, 2004 um 22:29:54
Kommentar: i live on 14th st in va beach everytime a tomcat
is overhead i look up and say to myself its the sound of freedom god bless
you all
Name: bobby plummer
Datum: Donnerstag, 14 Oktober, 2004 um 22:28:49
Kommentar: i live on 14th st in va beach everytime a tomcat
is overhead i look up and say to myself its the sound of freedom god bless
you all
Name: Mojtaba Yousefi
Email: godfather19732003@yahoo.com
Datum: Donnerstag, 14 Oktober, 2004 um 09:17:13
Kommentar: thanke you, this is the best of the best site about f-14 (my lovely fighter).
Name: john laurin
Email: desertf@atlantic.net
Datum: Montag, 11 Oktober, 2004 um 23:30:07
Kommentar: i use to be with vf-41 during the years we
shot down the libiyans (however you spell it)i have photos of the aircraft
flying in the med. also have picture of one of the flight crews that shot
them down
Name: Ed Farrell
Email: egfarrell521@yahoo.com
Datum: Donnerstag, 7 Oktober, 2004 um 22:09:58
Kommentar: nice site!!
Name: arie hezkia
Email: arie1959@zahav.net.il
Datum: Sonntag, 3 Oktober, 2004 um 23:54:09
Kommentar: a great.... side, Best I've seen
arie hezkia - israel
Name: mike
Email: seibelmw@vf-31.navy.mil
Datum: Sonntag, 3 Oktober, 2004 um 08:47:32
Kommentar: nice site:)
Name: Paul "Kid" Miles
Email: kidmiles@aol.com
Datum: Sonntag, 3 Oktober, 2004 um 01:19:26
Kommentar: Thanks for keeping the 'cat alive.
Name: Dave Earl
Email: dave@earl25.fsnet.co.uk
Datum: Mittwoch, 22 September, 2004 um 22:31:37
Kommentar: Looking
for any gen on F-14 taxiing accident off JFK off Orkney 14TH SEPT 1976. Tail
number 159588 VF-32 `Swordsman` Squadron. Thanks.Dave.
Name: Justin Juelson
Email: jajuelso@blackduck.net
Datum: Mittwoch, 22 September, 2004 um 07:56:57
Kommentar: I served with 301 as a At I was there from
appox 1992 until aug 24 1994 I have an air photo of plane #110 which was
my assigned aircraft also it was a class c so much better than 113 which
was like #3 off the production line (still had the staple in the middle which
knocked me on my butt a few times doing final check.
Name: Charles De Paola
Email: cdepaola2sd@webtv.net
Datum: Mittwoch, 22 September, 2004 um 00:12:51
Kommentar: My Cousin (More likea Brother), Help build
these Tom Cats!!! One question: These "Zunni Reckets", are they "named After
General Zunni U.S.M.C.? I'm an Exmarine & would like to know,ok???
Name: Ed Thomas
Email: thomas2631@sbcglobal.net
Datum: Samstag, 18 September, 2004 um 22:52:38
Kommentar: great site! I have admired the F14 for many years. Keep up the good work.
Name: Adrian
Email: da_trippa_on_trance@hotmail.com
Datum: Samstag, 18 September, 2004 um 09:06:13
Kommentar: I Love this site, I first discovered it at
the age of 7, I am now 15 and regularly visit it. I am ashamed that the US
Navy havn't brought the F-14 to an Australian Airshow (where I live) and
chances are I will never have the honour in seeing or hearing one. If any
one has any advise with a petition that I could do would be great. Bless
the F-14
Name: Daniel Pivano
Email: dpivano@msn.com
Datum: Freitag, 17 September, 2004 um 20:20:38
Kommentar: Dear Mr Anft:
Thank you sir. To see the production photo of the F-14A Tomcat WCS that I worked on for so many years is truly an honor.
The work you have laboured on in keeping the F-14 alive is remarkable.
You deserve a medal sir for all of your good work.
Daniel Pivano
PLT 2
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Name: Jimmy Hoffman
Email: EMSROC@AOL.COM
Datum: Mittwoch, 15 September, 2004 um 00:00:51
Kommentar: Really great stuff. I am a Navy vet that used
to watch hours & sometimes days of plane guard for our U.S. aircraft
carriers in the Pacific & South China sea areas. The F14 Tomcat is probably
the best Fighter Aircraft in the world and it is a shame to have my goverment
retire such a suberb aircraft. My hope is that they will realize their mistake
before it is too late. I have spoken with many Navy pilots and they have
told me that they would fly the F 14 ANYWHERE, ANYTIME. AMEN
Name: Jimmy Hoffman
Email: EMSROC @ AOL.COM
Datum: Dienstag, 14 September, 2004 um 23:49:35
Kommentar: great stuff.
Name: nicky garver
Email: ngarv6@aol.com
Datum: Montag, 6 September, 2004 um 15:25:45
Kommentar: awsome prints hope to buys some very soon
Name: Max Cunningham
Email: max_g_cunningham@yahoo.com
Datum: Samstag, 4 September, 2004 um 22:39:36
Kommentar: I took in an F14D demo flight at a local airshow
recently, with the types imminent retirement, it's probably the last time
I get to see it. I'm going to miss that big honkingly powerfull, fast
jet. It turns on a dime, accellerates like stink, and dives like a sledge
hammer welded to sewer cover. As I felt the power in my chest durring
the final roaring fly past, I stuggled to keep the F14 in sight as it climbed,
fighting to hold back the tears welling up in my eyes. The Navy, Pentagon
and DOD in my estimation caved to politics, sold out, lock stock and barrel,
and turned their backs on the best interests of the service and the countries
defence, when they made the huge mistake of selecting the inherently inferior
F18 platform for further development, in favour of more advanced versions
of the F14. And so here we are, and maybe next year I can look forward
to seeing an F18E/F, with the with all it's touted "capability" and areodynamic
performance that has more in common with a 30 year old A7, or A4, than
the mighty F14D or any F15s. I'll miss both them terribly, when they go,
as well, with nothing else realisticaly (the Raptor appears to be still
born on arrival and probably rightly so) on the horizon to replace either
type. God Bless you guys, keep the faith, F14s forever, baby ! We shall
never forget. MaX
Name: Brent Bowles
Email: tanyab5@msn.com
Datum: Mittwoch, 1 September, 2004 um 07:13:47
Kommentar: I served on the USS Abraham Lincoln CVN-72
92-96 (ABH3). On the night of 7-20-1992 first bird in was a tomcat they came
in to low and hit the aft end of the ship. The # you have for this is crash
159843 I was just wanting to know if you might have any more info about this
crash. I worked on the flight deck of this carrier and never got much info.
If you can help please let me know.
Name: marcel walker
Email: walker@timaru.com
Datum: Sonntag, 29 August, 2004 um 23:40:16
Kommentar: love your site.its the best
Name: Brian Barla
Email: brianb@krausonline.com
Datum: Sonntag, 29 August, 2004 um 05:03:47
Kommentar: Any VF-124 people out there??? I served from Aug 86 to aug 89.
Just curious!!!
Name: Frank
Email: FERGG2000@yahoo.com
Datum: Donnerstag, 26 August, 2004 um 21:24:28
Kommentar: Thanks for the Website
Name: Dave Edwards
Email: 202511507@ukzn.ac.za
Datum: Donnerstag, 26 August, 2004 um 13:52:40
Kommentar: What happens when you put a bunch of small dicked assholes in charge of the U.S Navy?
- The Super Hornet!
Name: ADJ1 USN RETIRED RICHARD A SPINNER
Email: spinner@sentco.net
Datum: Mittwoch, 25 August, 2004 um 05:14:22
Kommentar: VF124,VF211,AIMD NAS MIRAMAR 1972-1982
Name: George J. Isliker
Email: isliker@tiscalinet.ch
Datum: Dienstag, 24 August, 2004 um 16:54:13
Kommentar: actually no comment,
just SUPER and incredible in terms of details and highlights.
Congratulations, You have done a SUPER JOB.
best wishes from Switzerland
George J. Isliker
Name: James Holden
Email: sprstdlyscottsmn@yahoo.com
Datum: Mittwoch, 18 August, 2004 um 09:04:22
Kommentar: Oh
my gosh. I thought you were tooting your own horn when I saw "The most comprehensive..."
in the title. You certainly proved me wrong. I am an Aerospace Engineering
student at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University as well as a private pilot.
I have been in a constant search for info on military aircraft since the
age of 6 and I must say that I spent at LEAST 3 hours on your site on this,
my first, visit. It seems all you are missing are charts of technical
data such at Turn Rate charts, Specific Excess Energy charts, Thrust Drag
charts and other things that are very difficult to find. Once again, Hats
off to you!!
Name: Stuart C. Berman
Email: stu.tytex28@att.net
Datum: Freitag, 13 August, 2004 um 06:49:23
Kommentar: Worked for Grumman at NAS Pt Mugu.The 1st few were tested and inspected there. Handled the V-Hud,MDIG, and the C/A panel with
alq-100 and ALE 29.The greatest BIRD ever to fly...
Name: matthew perkins
Email: di.matt@bigpond.com
Datum: Montag, 9 August, 2004 um 13:29:20
Kommentar: great site.like to see more f14 pics. good work and will visit again soon. matt
Name: Shanon Knaeble
Email: sknaeble@charter.net
Datum: Mittwoch, 4 August, 2004 um 15:39:03
Kommentar: I am a former TOPGUN sailor. 1977-1981. Looking
to get former TOPGUNNERS together for a reunion July 05 in Reno. Can this
website offer any assistance? Thank you, Sincerely Shanon (Anderson) Knaeble.
Name: Art Clark III
Email: artclarkthree@yahoo.com
Datum: Dienstag, 27 Juli, 2004 um 00:07:12
Kommentar:
TOMCAT-14,14+1,2,4
Tomcat Twintails,the ONLY TRUE
TOMCATS. COM.BILLYPOOL
Name: paxil
Email: Dizzy@bmw.com
Datum: Montag, 26 Juli, 2004 um 21:47:12
Kommentar: Time is an illusion perpetrated by the manufacturers of space.
paxil
Name: scott
Email: scottmorganswa@aol.com
Datum: Montag, 26 Juli, 2004 um 08:56:27
Kommentar: Great site VF 11 member 87-91 i really hate
to see my aircraft retired. 161857 a/c 104 I took it on two TOPGUN dets.
it was the fastest and best a/c in our squardon.
Name: Ed Prange
Email: edprange@comcast.net
Datum: Samstag, 24 Juli, 2004 um 03:43:19
Kommentar: I question the accuracy of the writing of VF-74
being in the Gulf of Tonkin between the years of 1973-1976, VF-74 was a
part of CAG-17 during those years and deployed onboard USS Forrestal during
the Med deployments of March to Sept 74 and 75. I have two Med Cruise Yearbooks
to prove it.
Name: James Howton
Email: jehf14@aol.com
Datum: Mittwoch, 21 Juli, 2004 um 05:08:43
Kommentar: Thanks for the great site. I worked on the
Tomcats for 20 years at NADEP Norfolk. Brings back a lot of memories. I
still go watch them fly on occassions at Oceana Air Station. Thanks again
Name: stefan
Email: stefan1400@gmx.de
Datum: Samstag, 17 Juli, 2004 um 02:40:23
Kommentar: great aircraft! great site!! :)
Name: LTF
Email: ltfusn@netscape.net
Datum: Donnerstag, 15 Juli, 2004 um 02:27:23
Kommentar: Tomcat RIO 1975-1987
Fly Navy
Name: Daniel Pivano
Email: dpivano@msn.com
Datum: Mittwoch, 14 Juli, 2004