Description

Half Century, Baby! marks the 50th anniversary of the first two Grumman F-14A fleet squadrons (VF-1 and VF-2) receiving their first Tomcats.

This lavishly illustrated volume tells the story of the aircraft from the beginning to its sunset of service with the US Navy in 2006; the longest operational career of any naval fighter to date. Preeminent Tomcat historian and former Tomcat RIO Dave Parsons explains the history of the F-14 decade by decade through the words of the aircrew who flew it.

Artist Mads Bangso brings his superlative illustration talents to the forefront with more than 100 F-14 profiles highlighting the interesting markings of the aircraft throughout its time in service. The book features pertinent colour photography throughout, interwoven with the illustrations to complement the text.