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Navy Raises Stray Cat

F-14 Downed In March

It could have been much worse. The F-14 that went down off the coast of San Diego (CA) more than a month ago could have taken its pilot and RIO down as well. But they were able to eject safely.

Still, investigators are keen to find out why the Tomcat went down March 29. Now, they'll have their chance. Using an unmanned mini-sub, the Navy was able to snag the twisted fuselage of the fighter and bring it to the surface. The empennage, cockpit and engines had been recovered earlier.

The $62 million F-14 was based at Oceana Naval Air Station in Norfolk (VA). Its pilot had radioed minutes before ejecting that he was experiencing engine problems. Examining the wreckage, investigators will now be able to go much further in pinpointing exactly what those problems were.

FMI: www.navy.mil

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