My father knew those guys,he was one of the best f14 mechanic on the Nimitz, my dad was part of admiral flight crew. Vf-41,he was also the youngest e-6 in whole fleet. There is a pic in the Nimitz book with my father squatting in air vent of f-14.
I love how the F14 Tomcat wings swoop back like that. Makes it look even more intimidating. Like it's getting ready to get its prey. I don't think any current military fighter that's still in service can swoop back its wings like the Tomcat.
When I was a kid I watched final countdown and top gun my dream was to fly tomcats but living in new Zealand I was told foreigners weren't able to fly USA fighters man was I depressed for those who got to fly tomcats congratulations I mean swing wing two tailed two giant engines and a bunch of weopens with the enemies name on it I would have died for the opportunity love you ferocious feline
Of course I am partial to them, we flew them on the Big E in the 80s,. I did not have the privileged of working with the Phantoms but that kicked ass too and I had many shipmates with utmost fond for them . I am not goint to fault the hornets but the Tomcats are my favorite and them Phantoms kicked some real ass in Nam, and those phantoms made the difference as late as dessert storm to allow the Falcons to complete their missions, Man I love these planes
What's also interesting is that movies featuring the U.S. military that show the military in a positive light, the defense department will actually help finance, and allow use of their assets. eg. "The Final Countdown", "Top Gun". While movies that show the military negatively, they won't help at all, and want nothing to do with. Eg. Oliver Stone's "Platoon".
While the DOD will allow assets to be used in movies that show the military in a positive light, the production company has to pay the DOD for the use of the aircraft and ships.
Tony Scott directed the biggest recruiter for the US Navy, Top Gun. And then was refused any D.O.D help whatsoever when directing Crimson Tide. Hence the opening scene taking place on the French aircraft carrier 'Foch'. All of the submarine footage on the surface was done by chasing subs with a camera helicopter after they'd left San Diego...
While beginning the decommissioning of VF84, we filmed executive decision with Kurt Russell and Stephen Segal in Florida. Kurt was amazing. He spent time with the command. We all knew he wasn't supposed to, but a kind and super person he was.
@@LIONTAMER3D yes I was in the Navy on board the carrier America and those fighter pilots were the biggest arrogant assholes on the ship. All of them thought they were Tom Cruise
Was some of this footage actually used in the movie “The Final Countdown” ? It looks so familiar. I like the part when the Tomcats were playing with the A6M2 Zeros and then they get shot at. Then the pilot says “requesting permission to fire”, then Kirk Douglas says “ Splash the Zeros !, I repeat, SPLASH THE ZEROS !!! “ and the F-14’s spread their wings out and go in for the kill. That was my favorite part of the movie,but the whole movie was awesome. What a star studded cast : James Farentino, Kirk Douglas, Martin Sheen, Charles Durning.
I'm not a pilot... I'm not a US citizen, I'm actually from Argentina... I know these are killing machines actually.... but my gosh just look at them....most beautiful aircraft ever built!!!
Deschideti colivia, maiastra ca sa zboare, Sa cante-n libertate, sa urce iar la soare. Faceti din viata voastra eterna sarbatoare, Si nu uiatati o clipa, ca ce-i frumos nu moare.
I was honored serve on The UssNimitz68 cvn-68 nuclear aircraft carrier battle strike group during the Perisan gulf war from 11/1991-3/1996 in the liberation for Kuwait 🇰🇼 from Saddam HOUSEENI.
Cazas muy pesados, poca maniobrabilidad, demasiada potencia para ser soportada por los cuerpos de los pilotos, muy costosos en mantenimiento, repostaje y remplazo, por alguna razón terminaron vendiendolos a Teherán...
I’m proud to be a Jolly Roger captain for my precious baby the f14 tomcat 🫡🗽🇺🇸
Most beautiful paint scheme on one of the most amazing aircraft ever built.
The Jolly Roger black and gold tails on these F14 Tomcats convey a warning to potential enemy threats: …..don’t mess with the US Navy
Agreed, I was in VF-84 from 1980-84
@@neillenet291Seriously?? 😮
@josephjames4027 yes! Especially us!!!! 😊
@@davidmurphy2903 ?
The most beautiful jet fighter ever created on this planet so far....
My father knew those guys,he was one of the best f14 mechanic on the Nimitz, my dad was part of admiral flight crew. Vf-41,he was also the youngest e-6 in whole fleet. There is a pic in the Nimitz book with my father squatting in air vent of f-14.
🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🙋🏻♀️🙋🏻♀️🙋🏻♀️🙋🏻♀️🙋🏻♀️
I love how the F14 Tomcat wings swoop back like that. Makes it look even more intimidating. Like it's getting ready to get its prey. I don't think any current military fighter that's still in service can swoop back its wings like the Tomcat.
Mig 23 and 27 can
B1 Lancer in the USAF
@@OnEEmONErD that thing goes from a wingspan of 2 football fields to 1 lol
@@OnEEmONErD B1 is a bomber, not a fighter, but you are right about its swing wings
Tornados maybe? But are soon to retire…
Very beautiful cuts from "Final Countdown". Got goosebumps when the main theme score starts. Thanks for posting
Had a model of #202 in that exact livery. VF-84, USS Nimitz. Just love those Jolly Rogers ☠️☠️☠️☠️
You can meet #202 in person, inside the Seattle Museum of Flight. Drop by and give a hello when you can
When I was a kid I watched final countdown and top gun my dream was to fly tomcats but living in new Zealand I was told foreigners weren't able to fly USA fighters man was I depressed for those who got to fly tomcats congratulations I mean swing wing two tailed two giant engines and a bunch of weopens with the enemies name on it I would have died for the opportunity love you ferocious feline
Of course I am partial to them, we flew them on the Big E in the 80s,. I did not have the privileged of working with the Phantoms but that kicked ass too and I had many shipmates with utmost fond for them . I am not goint to fault the hornets but the Tomcats are my favorite and them Phantoms kicked some real ass in Nam, and those phantoms made the difference as late as dessert storm to allow the Falcons to complete their missions, Man I love these planes
My uncle was stationed on the Big E in the 80's. 😮😮😮😮
i bet the pilots of these majestic machines suffer from clinical depression after they were retired =/
F-14 is a sexy beast..I saw The Final Countdown movie on the big screen more than 40 years ago I loved it then and I love it now👍🎥✈️🏴☠️🇳🇿
What's also interesting is that movies featuring the U.S. military that show the military in a positive light, the defense department will actually help finance, and allow use of their assets. eg. "The Final Countdown", "Top Gun". While movies that show the military negatively, they won't help at all, and want nothing to do with. Eg. Oliver Stone's "Platoon".
While the DOD will allow assets to be used in movies that show the military in a positive light, the production company has to pay the DOD for the use of the aircraft and ships.
Tony Scott directed the biggest recruiter for the US Navy, Top Gun. And then was refused any D.O.D help whatsoever when directing Crimson Tide. Hence the opening scene taking place on the French aircraft carrier 'Foch'. All of the submarine footage on the surface was done by chasing subs with a camera helicopter after they'd left San Diego...
While beginning the decommissioning of VF84, we filmed executive decision with Kurt Russell and Stephen Segal in Florida. Kurt was amazing. He spent time with the command. We all knew he wasn't supposed to, but a kind and super person he was.
navy recruitment shot up for 2 years after top gun lol
@@LIONTAMER3D yes I was in the Navy on board the carrier America and those fighter pilots were the biggest arrogant assholes on the ship. All of them thought they were Tom Cruise
sickest looking war bird & paint job combo ever: beyond macross plus!
My uncle worked on The Tomcat when he worked for Grumman. One of my favorites of all time. Fly Navy!
The inspiration to the macross vf1s skull squadron.
very robotech: transforming planes lol
Was some of this footage actually used in the movie “The Final Countdown” ? It looks so familiar. I like the part when the Tomcats were playing with the A6M2 Zeros and then they get shot at. Then the pilot says “requesting permission to fire”, then Kirk Douglas says “ Splash the Zeros !, I repeat, SPLASH THE ZEROS !!! “ and the F-14’s spread their wings out and go in for the kill. That was my favorite part of the movie,but the whole movie was awesome. What a star studded cast : James Farentino, Kirk Douglas, Martin Sheen, Charles Durning.
Yes... nearly all the footage in this video was cut at some point in that movie... :)
Yes, this is all final countdown footage.
I'm not a pilot...
I'm not a US citizen, I'm actually from Argentina...
I know these are killing machines actually....
but my gosh just look at them....most beautiful aircraft ever built!!!
I can never get enough of this.
awww, you're just saying that because it's the best thing, ever =/
I love this. I wish I could get a framed photo of the two cats at the 3:17 mark in this video - what a great view!! Fly NAVY!!
You can actually buy one just google search in shopping but it's freaking expensive.. 😵
I had a model of #202 in this exact livery.
Nunca me canso de assistir
The wingspan on those beasts are insane!
The Jolly Rodgers are probably my favorite
F-14は戦闘機の中で一番カッコイイ!!
Fear the bones!
лучший фильм)
fear da bones, baby
I was on the Kennedy 02 Washington 04 and Ike 10
My brothers
Awesome video.....did we realise some of the internal cockpit scenes are from the A-6 Intruder and not the F-14 ....LOL
Brand X.♠️ Aces Baby! lol
Deschideti colivia, maiastra ca sa zboare, Sa cante-n libertate, sa urce iar la soare. Faceti din viata voastra eterna sarbatoare, Si nu uiatati o clipa, ca ce-i frumos nu moare.
hey dude, I read you're coment on Briana's video and yeah I know glad you enjoy it ;)
F14-F18-F22😊
So awesome, but also would be so much better with Kenny Loggins...
That refueling plane looks familiar.
This guy just stole this from the movie final countdown
You deserve a cigar... 🚬
Probably because it’s the best display of ten squadrons tomcats
@@PrinceChaloner I'm thinking Pink Floyd after that reply!!!
Ok, which Admiral's wife didn't like the Jolly Roger logo?! Bitch!!
@@UltraEntertainment_Plush those pilots are precise o.0
I was honored serve on The UssNimitz68 cvn-68 nuclear aircraft carrier battle strike group during the Perisan gulf war from 11/1991-3/1996 in the liberation for Kuwait 🇰🇼 from Saddam HOUSEENI.
このドクロをオレのバイクに貼らせてもらった!
( ̄ω ̄)v
My brother served on numbnutz
202
What variant tomcat is this?
I think it's the F-14D Super Tomcat
Because i saw on internet that the vf-84 used them
It’s the A model
In the video it’s shows the a model bc the super tomcat was near the end of the f14s life
@@davidmartin8404 ok thanks for correcting me
"Top Gun"(с) ;)))
Cazas muy pesados, poca maniobrabilidad, demasiada potencia para ser soportada por los cuerpos de los pilotos, muy costosos en mantenimiento, repostaje y remplazo, por alguna razón terminaron vendiendolos a Teherán...
Jolly Rogers were cool but vf-41 were cooler!
I think both VF-84 and VF-41 were both on the USS Nimitz when I was there in the late 70’s.
@@smallgulp My father was in vf-41 from 1978-81. USS Nimitz. He was part of Admiral flight crew. Also F-14 mechanic,wore green shirt on flight deck.