24. The F-14 Tomcat in Operation Iraqi Freedom

When coalition forces brought major #combat back to #iraq in 2003, the VF-2 Bounty Hunters brought the F-14D Tomcat.
On this episode, former #f14tomcat #pilot “Grumpy” Kimberly and RIO “Boog” Denneny share riveting tales of their experiences in a challenging threat environment.

[@carlfischer4163]

BZ. Great Great interview. As a former maintainer I am proud that we are appreciated.

[@AIRWARFAREGROUP]

I'm not a Tomcat fan but I ❤Fighter Pilot Podcast!!!

[@xephironrapier5275]

If you were in VF-2. Under Tool and Stewie it must have been 1998 or 1999 timeframe... I was an AT2 in VF-2 at the same time! Also a Final Checker (troubleshooter) so I am sure we talked on the radio during launches 😉 Best squadron ever, we literally won every award

[@johnb7490]

Serria Hotel. I left VF-2 in 1989, would've love to be on that deployment. GREAT guests, nice job guys.

[@FighterPilotPodcast]

Thanks, John. 💪

[@woodentuliphoek]

Wonderful interview👍

[@Machlooper]

Have to ask. What’s the aircraft with flaps down and rotating beacon during the intro ? Not a Tomcat for sure.

[@audunskilbrei8279]

What makes the F14D better than the Strike Eagle? They seem so similar to me in capabilities. Two seats, long range, two big engines, good payload.

[@wiesenbefeuchter]

How were the Cat's stick forces ?

[@indy500tabasco8]

👽👽👽👽FPP with Chicago deep dish👽👽👽👽