which houses Iran's last three Tomcat squadrons: the 81st, 82nd, and 83rd Tactical Combat Squadrons. During the 1970s, Iran was a key U.S. ally in the Middle East, and the F-14 purchase reflected ...

When the Grumman F-14 Tomcat first flew in 1970, it was a marvel. With its variable-sweep wing, twin tail, and sleek lines, it quickly became one of the most iconic jet fighters of the era — and ...