Half Century, Baby!

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

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Publisher's Synopsis

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 Bangsø 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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781911658924
Publisher: Mortons Media Group
Imprint: Tempest
Pub date:
DEWEY: 623.74644
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 250
Weight: 1560g
Height: 216mm
Width: 304mm
Spine width: 23mm