The F-14 Tomcat (S/N 160694) sitting on the deck of the USS Lexington in Corpus Christi, TX is one of a valiant few that was used in the 1986 Blockbuster Movie, "Top Gun". The museum has been working to restore this F-14 to a VF-84 "Jolly Rogers" paint scheme and protect it before the elements deteriorate this aircraft movie star. Thanks to the USS Lexington Museum Staff and to Matthew Lawlor for many technical insights! Video by: Aces In Action - Craig Tinder | Grumman F-14 Tomcat

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Birth of a legend: the F-14 Tomcat [RARE RESTORED FOOTAGE] The F-14 Tomcat development history and the engineering behind the Cold War's most iconic naval fighter are revealed in this restored archival footage. This video explores the critical transition from the failed F-111B program to the rise of Grumman’s masterpiece, showcasing the intense engineering challenges required to protect the US Navy fleet from Soviet long-range bombers. #F14Tomcat #ColdWarHistory #historicalfootage #RestoredFilm