{"product_id":"9780764356629-f-14-tomcat","title":"F-14 Tomcat","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrumman's “Top Gun” from Vietnam to the Persian Gulf\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt has been said that “bombers make history; fighters make movies.” In the case of the Grumman F-14 Tomcat, both are true.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt has been said that “bombers make history; fighters make movies.” In the case of the Grumman F-14 Tomcat, both are true.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  It made history as a fleet defender, reconnaissance platform, and strike fighter. The Tomcat was also featured in such Hollywood classics as \u003cem\u003eTop Gun\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Final Countdown\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eExecutive Decision\u003c\/em\u003e, followed by television appearances on \u003cem\u003eJAG\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  This illustrated look at the iconic Tomcat features a concise, detailed look at its design and construction, followed by its service in the US Navy from 1975 to 2006.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  Also covered is a rare look at its use by the Imperial Iranian Air Force, and continued use by the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  All USN units that flew the Tomcat are featured, including squadron patches, markings, and nose art.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  Combat operations are discussed, including aerial combat over Libya, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Part of the Legends of Warfare series.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56071734329718,"sku":"9780764356629","price":19.82,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_30146696.jpg?v=1754810150","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9780764356629-f-14-tomcat","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}