09/05/2026
Could the legendary F-14 Tomcat fly again?
The U.S. Senate has approved the “Maverick Act,” a proposal to preserve the last three retired F-14 Tomcats and potentially make one of them airworthy again for heritage and educational purposes. It is not a return to military service and the bill still needs to complete the legislative process - but for Tomcat fans, this is big news.
Read more: https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-navy/2026/05/07/maverick-act-saves-last-3-f-14-tomcats-from-destruction/
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