Iconic F-14 Tomcat to be Restored for Naval Aviation Museum Display

The iconic F-14 Tomcat, retired by the US Navy in 2006, is being restored, but not for a return to active service. The National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola is undertaking the project for historical preservation and public display. The F-14 was originally retired due to high maintenance costs and the introduction of the more versatile F/A-18 Super Hornet. The US military previously destroyed most of its retired Tomcat fleet to prevent spare parts from reaching Iran, the only country still operating the aircraft.

Official Source: https://militarnyi.com/en/news/f-14-tomcat-jet-why-usa-set-to-restore-it/

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