The Grumman F-14 Tomcat is not just an airplane; it's the ultimate symbol of modern naval aviation and the undisputed star of "Top Gun." Designed as the ultimate fleet defender, the Tomcat stands out for its variable-geometry wings, which sweep back to supersonic speeds above Mach 2 and open for precise carrier landings. With its AWG-9 radar capable of tracking 24 targets simultaneously and the feared long-range AIM-54 Phoenix missiles, the F-14A ensured US air supremacy during the most tense decades of the Cold War.

Before becoming legends, the pilots needed to learn to tame the beast. Fighter Squadron 124 (VF-124), known as the "Gunfighters," based at the mythical NAS Miramar (California) — the true "Fightertown USA" — was the West Coast Replacement Air Group (RAG). Their mission was critical: to train crews and maintenance personnel to operate the F-14 complex. Bearing the motto “We Get Ours at Night,” VF-124 was responsible for forging the skills of the aviators who would defend the American fleet around the globe.

This exclusive artwork by Alexandre Guedes captures the F-14A BuNo 158637, tail code NJ-420, in all its typical "High-Viz" glory of the 1970s and 80s. Unlike modern low-visibility gray schemes, this illustration evokes the golden age of the Navy, with vibrant colors and ostentatious markings. The art meticulously details the operational wear of the fuselage, the complexity of the robust Grumman landing gear, and the armament configuration, immortalizing the aircraft that served as a training ground for the US Navy elite.

Museum Quality for Your Collection:

Elite Printing: Ultra-high-definition laser technology reveals every rivet, panel, and squadron marking, bringing the realism of the Miramar runway to your wall.

Superior Paper: Printed on high-grammage 250g coated paper. The result is a firm piece with a premium texture and colors that won't fade, guaranteeing the artwork's longevity.

Authority Signature: A technical and artistic illustration developed by Alexandre Guedes, an expert in aeronautical profiles.

Technical Specifications:

Artist: Alexandre Guedes

Size: 11.5" x 16" (A3)

Paper: High-quality matte coated paper, 250g

Printing: High-resolution laser

Note: Frame not included (images are for illustrative purposes only).