“I will miss flying the Tomcat very much. Saying good bye to the Tomcat will be like saying good bye to an old friend, but in the best interest of our people, it must be done.”
Cmdr. Richard LaBranche
“Our entire crew is acutely aware of the historic nature of being the very last Tomcat squadron.”
“From its inception, the Tomcat has been the icon of Naval Aviation with its striking appearance, speed, formidable lethality and versatility. It is more capable today than at any other time during its existence because of the innovation, dedication, and tenacity of every maintainer and pilot who has ever been associated with it.”
“From its inception, the Tomcat has been the icon of Naval Aviation with its striking appearance, speed, formidable lethality, and versatility. It is more capable today than at any other time during its existence because of the innovation, dedication, and tenacity of every maintainer and pilot who has ever been associated with it.”
“The development and use of the F-14 Tomcat served a vitally important role in rebuilding our national defenses during President Reagan's administration and will forever remind us of the importance of a strong military.”
Duke Blackwood
“These young people represent the heart and soul of the legacy of the East Aurora Tomcats. This weekend, they made history by taking that legacy to new heights and setting new standards in our school, city, state and country.”
Clayton Muhammad
“Yes, it's good to see that. Until he says 'I'm 100 percent,' and he's letting the ball fly, he'll be doing this in small increments.”
Joe Maddon
