An F-14D Tomcat assigned to the "Tomcatters" of Fighter Squadron Three One (VF-31), aircraft number 112, accelerates down the ships number three catapult aboard USS Theodore …

VFA-31, was originally established as VF-1B on 1 July 1935, flying the F4B, making it the second-oldest active US Navy squadron behind VFA-14, which was originally established in 1919. On …

VF-31 (VFA-31) is the second oldest active US Navy squadron, topped only by VF-14, the Tophatters. The squadron started out on July 1, 1935, as VF-1B, the Shooting Stars, flying the …

However the biggest change was in terms of planes, VF-31 (and VF-11) trading their A model F-14's for the new and improved D. The D Tomcat has a huge increase in capability over the A, …

VFA-31, originally established as VF-1B on July 1, 1935 flying the Boeing F4B, is the second oldest active US Navy squadron behind VFA-14 (1919). On 1 July 1937, the squadron …

Dec 26, 2020 · The F-14 could carry more bombs than the F/A-18A/C Hornet and, with its long range and heavy payload, it became the aircraft carrier’s deep strike platform, effectively …

VF-31's markings are among the most famous of F-14 squadrons, featuring Felix the Cat, who was created by Emile Chourre. The markings tend to feature a running Felix clutching a bomb …

The Tomcatters currently fly the most capable and formidable strike fighter in the U.S. Navy, the F-14D Super Tomcat. Ten fighter/reconnaissance aircraft constitutes VF-31.

Mar 31, 2024 · As the following video shows, BuNo 164603 had the distinction of making the final flight by a Navy F-14 on Oct. 4, 2006 when CDR Chris “Limp” Richard and RIO – LCDR …

It was the 17th F-14D manufactured by Grumman. It served with VF-124 and VF-101 but spent most of its life with the Tomcatters of VF-31. During it's time with VF-31 it made several …