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F-14 TOMCAT 10-9-2002 1,700-MILE COMBAT RECORD TRIP VF2 VF32 VF211 VF213 - 4.4
F-14 TOMCAT 10-9-2002 1,700-MILE COMBAT RECORD TRIP VF2 VF32 VF211 VF213 - 4.4
F-14 TOMCAT 10-9-2002 1,700-MILE COMBAT RECORD TRIP VF2 VF32 VF211 VF213 - 4.4
F-14 TOMCAT 10-9-2002 1,700-MILE COMBAT RECORD TRIP VF2 VF32 VF211 VF213 - 4.4
F-14 TOMCAT 10-9-2002 1,700-MILE COMBAT RECORD TRIP VF2 VF32 VF211 VF213 - 4.4
F-14 TOMCAT 10-9-2002 1,700-MILE COMBAT RECORD TRIP VF2 VF32 VF211 VF213 - 4.4
F-14 TOMCAT 10-9-2002 1,700-MILE COMBAT RECORD TRIP VF2 VF32 VF211 VF213 - 4.4
F-14 TOMCAT 10-9-2002 1,700-MILE COMBAT RECORD TRIP VF2 VF32 VF211 VF213 - 4.4
F-14 TOMCAT 10-9-2002 1,700-MILE COMBAT RECORD TRIP VF2 VF32 VF211 VF213 - 4.4
F-14 TOMCAT 10-9-2002 1,700-MILE COMBAT RECORD TRIP VF2 VF32 VF211 VF213 - 4.4
F-14 TOMCAT 10-9-2002 1,700-MILE COMBAT RECORD TRIP VF2 VF32 VF211 VF213 - 4.4
F-14 TOMCAT 10-9-2002 1,700-MILE COMBAT RECORD TRIP VF2 VF32 VF211 VF213 - 4.4

F-14 TOMCAT 10-9-2002 1,700-MILE COMBAT RECORD TRIP VF2 VF32 VF211 VF213 - 4.4"

$ 13.19

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    USN 10-9-2002 F-14 TOMCAT 1,700-MILE COMBAT RECORD TRIP VF2 VF32 VF211 VF213 4.4" PATCH
    This is a very special Original (not cheap import copy) US Navy
    USN 10-9-2002 F-14 TOMCAT (Bombcat)
    1,700-MILE COMBAT RECORD TRIP VF2 VF32 VF211 VF213
    OEF 4.4" PATCH. You will receive the item as shown in the first photo.
    On Sept. 12, 2001 NATO implemented Article 5, which stated that an attack against a member in Europe or North America was an attack against them all.
    The terrorists were identified as being a group around the Arab Osama Bin Ladin, living in Afghanistan under the protection of the ruling Taliban regime. In their fight against terrorism the USA were joined by all nations of the world (except Afghanistan and Iraq) - no matter what the country's religious orientation is. Weeks after the terrorist attacks, U.S. and British forces started a major series of strikes to battle the terrorists and their network, their infrastructure and weapons. On Oct. 7, 2002 aircraft carriers (CVN-65 with VF-14 & CVN-70 with VF-213) launched long-range, heavy loaded F-14 and medium-range F/A-18 strike fighters day and night while the Air Force sent long-range bombers deep into Afghanistan. Targets were terrorist bases, weapons and vehicles, training camps and Taliban military units. Additionally, the attacks were placed as a front-line pace maker for the so called "Northern Alliance". This group of anti-Taliban Afghans moved from northern Afghanistan down south in their long lasting fight against the Taliban regime. As in any war, the attacks caused also civilian casualties among the Afghan population, but as far as it is known these were limited to a small number.
    During its first 17 years of operational service in the Navy, the Tomcat played a vital role as an interceptor with its air-to-air capabilities. However, during the 1991 Persian Gulf War, where there was more need for air-to-ground abilities, the need for the Tomcat’s air-to-air capabilities diminished.  Shortly following the Persian Gulf War, Navy leaders decided to devise removable bomb racks for Tomcats to allow them to carry MK-80 “dumb” bombs. The Tomcats were also given the Low-Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infrared for Night (LANTIRN) targeting system to allow for delivery of laser-guided bombs. With its new upgrades the Tomcat’s were soon dubbed “Bombcats.” During the proceeding years, the F-14s took on a new, more effective role as a fighter-bomber. In Operation Deliberate Force in Bosnia, the Tomcats delivered laser-guided bombs while other aircraft painted the targets with lasers. The Navy was credited with 30 percent of the kills against forces in Kosovo as a result of the bombing performance of the Tomcat.  The F-14 also demonstrated its ground attack capabilities in Afghanistan and Operation Iraqi Freedom. In 2002, VF-14 led the first long-range tactical air strike, flying more than 1,700 miles round trip to Mazar-e Sharif, destroying Taliban aircraft on the ground. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, the Tomcats lived up to their “Bombcat” nickname with their air-to-ground missions, continuing to save the lives of coalition ground forces.On Oct. 9, 2002 VF-14 led the first long-range tactical air strike,
    flying over 1,700 miles round trip to Mazar-e Sharif
    , where Taliban aircraft were destroyed on the ground. Numerous strikes with precision guided ammunition followed from VF-14, VF-41, VF-102, VF-211 and VF-213.
    Other items in other pictures are for your reference only, available in my eBay Store. They will make a great addition to your SSI Shoulder Sleeve Insignia collection. You find only US Made items here, with the same
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