Grumman F-14 Tomcat - Hoodie Spitfire MK VB Convair B-58 Hustler

Convair B-58 Hustler

Mitchell to compete for the Schneider Trophy in 1927

The B variant is the short take-off and vertical landing type that is operated by the Royal Air Force

Designed by Clarence 'Kelly' Johnson

Grumman F-14 Tomcat - Hoodie Spitfire MK VB Convair B-58 HustlerGrumman F 14 Tomcat The Tomcat entered service with the US Navy in 1974 as an interceptor and multi role air superiority fighter. The F 14 replaced the Phantom II on board the USS Enterprise CVN 65 to protect the fleet and perform aerial reconnaissance duties. The Tomcat moved onto precision ground attack roles in the 1990s. The F 18 replaced the jet in 2006.