4 August 2025

Interception of the EgyptAir Boeing 737 in 1985: an exceptional operation by the F-14s of the USS Saratoga

In October 1985, American F-14s intercepted a Boeing 737 carrying the Achille Lauro terrorists in an unprecedented mission over the Mediterranean. On October 10, 1985, four US Navy F-14 Tomcats carried out one of the most spectacular interception operations of the Cold War. Their objective was to intercept a civilian airliner, an […]
4 August 2025

Why the Grumman F-14 is nicknamed Tomcat

Here is a detailed analysis of the origin of the nickname “Tomcat” for the F-14, a tribute to Admiral Connolly and aviation traditions, with technical and historical context. The nickname “Tomcat” given to the F-14 fighter comes directly from Admiral Thomas F. Connolly, who played a central role in the cancellation of […]