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In the 1970s, the F-14 Tomcat became the United States Navy’s primary carrier-born fighter. The aircraft was known for its long-range missiles, supersonic speed, and variable sweep wings. Now retired, the Tomcat is far from forgotten. See what made the F-14 the top fighter jet of its day in this book for reluctant readers.
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