F14A - Tomcat - "Grim Reapers" VF-101 - Quonset Air Museum - North Kingstown, RI
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This aircraft, an F14A - Tomcat, is in a corner of the outdoor display of the Quonset Air Museum, and is perhaps the aircraft in the best condition on the property.
Waymark Code: WM6CTY
Location: Rhode Island, United States
Date Posted: 05/14/2009
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This fighter, an F14A, numbered 162591, is in a corner of the outdoor display area of the Quonset Air Museum. The shark painted nose gives a menacing appearance to the craft, while the designs on the black tail fins give it an ominous look. This aircraft was once part of the venerable "Grim Reapers," the Navy's last Fleet Replacement Squadron for F-14s, which was decommissioned in 2005. There is a date of 1-25-02 with the words, "Last Ride Baby", which likely means that the aircraft was last flown on that date.
F-14s were considered one of the most versatile fighters in the world. The aircraft could be launched from aircraft carriers and could maneuver well, and carry bombs. The aircraft was used in several conflicts, including both Gulf Wars. F14s were featured in the movie, "Top Gun," in the 1980s.
This particular aircraft is located on a concrete pad outside the museum's hanger. No plaque exists, yet, for the craft.
Type of Aircraft: (make/model): F14-A Northrop Grumman
Tail Number: (S/N): 162591
Construction:: original aircraft
Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): Museum
inside / outside: outside
Other Information::
The aircraft may be visible from outside the fence, but the admission to the museum is less than $10 and the money goes to restoring aircraft the museum owns!
Access restrictions: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Photo of aircraft (required - will be interesting to see if the aircraft is ever repainted or progress if being restored)
Photo of serial number (required unless there is not one or it is a replica)
Photo(s) of any artwork on the aircraft (optional but interesting)
Tell why you are visiting this waymark along with any other interesting facts or personal experiences about the aircraft not already mentioned.