Caption:
Virginia Beach, Va. (Sept. 22, 2006) -- An F-14D Tomcat assigned to the
"Tomcatters" of Fighter Squadron Three One (VF-31), prepares for its
final launch while its maintainers stand by, as part of the "Sunset
Ceremony" held at Naval Air Station Oceana. The ceremony commemorated
those who designed, flew and maintained the F-14 Tomcat for 36 years.
The F-14 Tomcat is being replaced by the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet. U.S.
Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jason R. Zalasky
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