| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 161427 |
| Military Code: | AA-206 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman F-14 Tomcat |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Grumman F-14 Tomcat |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman F-14B Tomcat |
| C/n (msn): | 437/KB-12 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VF-103 |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Area: | Palma de Mallorca / Badia de Palma [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) |
| Country: | Spain |
| Ship / Rig: | USS Enterprise CVN65 |
| Photo Date: | 27 July 1996 |
| Photo by: | Joan Martorell |
| Photo ID: | 390957 |
| Photo Comment |
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Tomcat of VF-103 "Jolly Rogers" on board CVN-65 Enterprise. Written off on July 30, 1998, following a mid-air collision with F-14B 162913 over the Mediterranean. 162913 recovered aboard the Ike. 161427 diverted to Antalya, Turkey, but crashed prior to reaching that destination. The pilot lost his life during ejection. This photo is copyright © Joan Martorell, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 13 September 2021, and has since been viewed 425 times. |