The Grumman F-14 Tomcat was developed as a carrier fighter jet for the United States Navy where it has served for over 30 years before its retirement from service in 2006. With its unique build characterized by the plane's massive airframe with variable wings, the Tomcat enjoys immense popularity among aviation fans and regular people alike, especially after its appearance in the movie "Top Gun." For this photo album we've selected the 30 finest pictures capturing the Tomcat on duty aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) during Operation Iraqi Freedom, which was the plane's final combat voyage.
