In preparation for sending F-14 squadrons VF-21 and VF-154, Tomcat airframes were being selected that wouldn't need depot maintenance in the short term. The candidates were collected at Naval Air Station Miramar in August 1991 for inspection. This procedure took place next to the flight line spaces for the resident F-14 squadrons so it made for a pretty good sized gaggle of Cats...
F-14A, Bureau Number 159844, VF-51
F-14A 159850, VF-1
F-14A 160667, VF-154
F-14A 160680, VF-21
F-14A 160892, VF-51
F-14A 160930 wearing the markings of the previous owner, VF-154. Ten days prior she was officially transferred to VF-111.
F-14A 161603, VF-2
F-14A 161606, VF-21
F-14A 161617, VF-111
F-14A 162594, VF-111
F-14A 162602, VF-51
F-14D 163418, VF-124
F-14D 163893, VF-124
F-14D 163896, VF-124
F-14D 163897, VF-124
F-14D 164340 - previously of VF-124, awaiting VF-111 markings
F-14D 164341, VF-124
Thanks for looking,
Sven
Old Viper Tester