Hat / Lapel Pin- U.S. Navy Grumman F-14 Tomcat (1974-2006) 1-1/4"W x 1/2"H

Hat / Lapel Pin- U.S. Navy Grumman F-14 Tomcat (1974-2006) 1-1/4"W x 1/2"H Acquired from a Military Surplus Store that went out of business 1-1/4"W x 1/2"H Primary Users: U.S. Navy, Imperial Iranian Air Force (historical), Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (historical) Number Built: 712 units Roles: Maritime air superiority fighter, fleet defense interceptor, tactical aerial reconnaissance Key Missions and Conflicts: Vietnam War: Although it did not see combat during the Vietnam War, it flew air patrol missions. Iran-Iraq War: The Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force used F-14s during the Iran-Iraq War, claiming to have shot down 160 Iraqi aircraft. Libyan Conflict: In 1981, F-14s achieved their first confirmed kill by shooting down Libyan Su-22 fighters. Gulf War: The F-14 played a significant role in enforcing no-fly zones and air patrols. Bosnia: During NATO's intervention in Bosnia in 1995, F-14s, nicknamed "Bombcats," conducted precision strikes with laser-guided bombs