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The Grumman F-14 Tomcat is an American supersonic, twin-engine, two-seat, twin-tail, variable-sweep wing fighter aircraft. The Tomcat was developed for the United States Navy's Naval Fighter Experimental (VFX) program. The F-14 first flew on 21 December 1970 and made its first deployment in 1974 with the U.S. Navy.

During the War of 1996 F-14s participated in the battle over Area 51.

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  • F-14 Tomcats are depicted in Marine Corps Air Station El Toro. The F-14 is a U.S. Navy aircraft that is meant for carrier operations, though special circumstances (a joint exercise, the 4th of July, etc) could justify their being stationed at El Toro.
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