Released by the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division Public Affairs Office

The movie Top Gun featured it, the character, Harm, on JAG, flies one, but on Friday, July 23, the last F-14D “Tomcat” aircraft based on the West Coast will depart Naval Air Test & Evaluation Squadron Three Zero (VX-30)for its final flight.

A photo opportunity with the last F-14D, "Bloodhound 200, will be held from noon to 1:20 p.m., followed by a Final Flight Ceremony at 1:30 p.m. at Hanger 372. A social at 3 p.m. at the Ozone Restaurant on Naval Base Ventura County Point Mugu will complete the festivities.

Contact Adolph Mitchell, in the NAVAIR Public Affairs Office, at 805-989-9206 for access to the hangar and further details.