VF-101 Roll-out of the F-14A(PLUS). This is the 18th rebuilt F-14A. It was written off on 2 October 1997 when the left horizontal stabilizer linkage failed in flight with the trailing edge down. The crew ejected, pilot died when seat failed.
Happy birthday 356! I will like to send my best wishes to the Commander and all 356 personel for this special occasion (60 years) and for their warm hospitality. Happy landings guys!
Participating for the last time in CRUZEX were Brazil’s Mirage F-2000s. With their out-of-service date set for December 31, 2013, their alert mission at Anápolis will be taken over by a detachment of F-5Ms.