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Caption:
Atlantic Ocean (March 10, 2006) -- F-14D Tomcats from the "Tomcatters"
of Fighter Squadron Three One (VF-31) and the "Blacklions" of VF-213
perform a fly-by in formation over USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)
after departing for their home port of Naval Air Station Oceana. VF-213
and VF-31 are completing their final deployment flying the F-14 Tomcat.
For the past 30 years, the F-14 Tomcat has assured U.S. air
superiority, playing a key role in ensuring victory and preserving
peace around the world. The F-14 Tomcat will be removed from service
and officially stricken from the inventory in September of 2006. U.S.
Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Chris Thamann (RELEASED)
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