{"product_id":"f-14-tomcat-grummans-top-gun-from-vietnam-to-the-persian-gulf-9780764356629","title":"F-14 Tomcat: Grumman's \"Top Gun\" from Vietnam to the Persian Gulf","description":"It has been said that \"bombers make history; fighters make movies.\" In the case of the Grumman F-14 Tomcat, both are true. It made history as a fleet defender, reconnaissance platform, and strike fighter. The Tomcat was also featured in such Hollywood classics as \u003cem\u003eTop Gun\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Final Countdown\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eExecutive Decision\u003c\/em\u003e, followed by television appearances on \u003cem\u003eJAG\u003c\/em\u003e. This new illustrated look at the iconic Tomcat features a concise, detailed look at its design and construction, followed by its service in the US Navy from 1975 to 2006. Also covered is a rare look at its use by the Imperial Iranian Air Force, and continued use by the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force. All USN units that flew the Tomcat are featured, including squadron patches, markings, and nose art. Combat operations are discussed, including aerial combat over Libya, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Part of the Legends of Warfare series.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David F. Brown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Schiffer Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/28\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries:\u003c\/b\u003e Legends of Warfare: Aviation #11\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.30h x 9.10w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780764356629","brand":"Schiffer Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42709331411081,"sku":"9780764356629","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/9240\/6921\/files\/img_61142517-e62d-46fd-9d6b-0c46c0d39dfd.jpg?v=1719514035","url":"https:\/\/sonsanddaughtersbooks.com\/products\/f-14-tomcat-grummans-top-gun-from-vietnam-to-the-persian-gulf-9780764356629","provider":"Sons and Daughters Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}