Tomcat "Findus" looks through a window while canary "Dodo" sits in his cage in Hanau, Germany, January 22, 2018. Picture taken January 22, 2018. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach

Tomcat "Findus" looks through a window while canary "Dodo" sits in his cage in Hanau, Germany, January 22, 2018. Picture taken January 22, 2018. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach

Tomcat "Findus" looks through a window while canary "Dodo" sits in his cage in Hanau, Germany, January 22, 2018. Picture taken January 22, 2018. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach

A stray tomcat finds shelter by a window frame during a rain and hail storm in the northern Athens suburb of Dionysus May 12, 2013. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis (GREECE - Tags: ENVIRONMENT ANIMALS)

An F-14D Tomcat, aircraft number 100, assigned to the "Tomcatters" of Fighter Squadron Three One (VF-31) makes a near supersonic fly-by above the flight deck of USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) in the Atlantic Ocean, July 28, 2006. The Tomcat, built to protect the fleet from Soviet bombers, took its last flight off an aircraft carrier on Friday, closing one of the final chapters in its 32-year history. Picture taken July 28. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY REUTERS/Nathan Laird/U.S. Navy/Handout

An F-14D Tomcat assigned to the "Tomcatters" of Fighter Squadron Three One (VF-31) prepares for an arrested landing on the flight deck aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) in the Atlantic Ocean, July 24, 2006. The Tomcat, built to protect the fleet from Soviet bombers, took its last flight off an aircraft carrier on July 28, closing one of the final chapters in its 32-year history. Picture taken July 24, 2006. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY REUTERS/Michael D. Cole/U.S. Navy/Handout (UNITED STATES)

An F-14D Tomcat assigned to the "Tomcatters" of Fighter Squadron Three One (VF-31) takes off from the flight deck during flight operations aboard the Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) in the Atlantic Ocean, July 22, 2006. The Tomcat, built to protect the fleet from Soviet bombers, took its last flight off an aircraft carrier on July 28, closing one of the final chapters in its 32-year history. Picture taken July 22, 2006. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY REUTERS/Jonathan Snyder/U.S. Navy/Handout (UNITED STATES)

Three F-14D Tomcats assigned to the "Tomcatters" of Fighter Squadron Three One (VF-31) fly in formation over the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) in the Atlantic Ocean, July 25, 2006. The Tomcat, built to protect the fleet from Soviet bombers, took its last flight off an aircraft carrier on July 28, closing one of the final chapters in its 32-year history. Picture taken July 25, 2006. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY REUTERS/Randall Damm/U.S. Navy/Handout (UNITED STATES)

An F-14D Tomcat assigned to the "Tomcatters" of Fighter Squadron Three One (VF-31) sits on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) in the Atlantic Ocean, July 27, 2006. The Tomcat, built to protect the fleet from Soviet bombers, took its last flight off an aircraft carrier on July 28, closing one of the final chapters in its 32-year history. Picture taken July 27, 2006. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY REUTERS/Randall Damm/U.S. Navy/Handout (UNITED STATES)

An F-14D Tomcat assigned to the "Tomcatters" of Fighter Squadron Three One (VF-31) sits on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) in the Atlantic Ocean, July 27, 2006. The Tomcat, built to protect the fleet from Soviet bombers, took its last flight off an aircraft carrier on July 28, closing one of the final chapters in its 32-year history. Picture taken July 27, 2006. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY REUTERS/Nathan Laird/U.S. Navy/Handout (UNITED STATES)

An F-14D Tomcat assigned to the "Tomcatters" of Fighter Squadron Three One (VF-31) prepares to launch from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) in the Atlantic Ocean, July 25, 2006. The Tomcat, built to protect the fleet from Soviet bombers, took its last flight off an aircraft carrier on July 28, closing one of the final chapters in its 32-year history. Picture taken July 25, 2006. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY REUTERS/Tony Foster/U.S. Navy/Handout (UNITED STATES)

Tommy Clowers 'Tomcat' jumps on his motorcycle during a in freestyle motocross show in Valencia, 150 Km west from Caracas April 16, 2005. Clowers who has the world's highest high jump on a motorcycle record is recognized as one of the world's premier freestyle riders, as well as a key innovators who popularized the sport as it moved from intermission entertainment to a headline event. REUTERS/Christian Veron JS

Tommy Clowers 'Tomcat' jumps on his motorcycle during a in freestyle motocross show in Valencia, 150 km west of Caracas, April 16, 2005. Clowers who has the world's highest high jump on a motorcycle record is recognized as one of the world's premier freestyle riders, as well as a key innovators who popularized the sport as it moved from intermission entertainment to a headline event. REUTERS/Christian Veron Pictures of the Month April 2005 JS

Tommy Clowers 'Tomcat' jumps on his motorcycle during a in freestyle motocross show in Valencia, 150 km west of Caracas, April 16, 2005. Clowers who has the world's highest high jump on a motorcycle record is recognized as one of the world's premier freestyle riders, as well as a key innovators who popularized the sport as it moved from intermission entertainment to a headline event. REUTERS/Christian Veron JS

Tommy Clowers 'Tomcat' jumps on his motorcycle during a in freestyle motocross show in Valencia, 150 km west of Caracas, April 16, 2005. Clowers who has the world's highest high jump on a motorcycle record is recognized as one of the world's premier freestyle riders, as well as a key innovators who popularized the sport as it moved from intermission entertainment to a headline event. REUTERS/Christian Veron JS

A U.S. AV-8B II Harrier from the 'Tomcats' of Marine Attack Squadron 311 out of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., rests on the flightline in al-Asad airbasen near Ramadi, west of Baghdad, in this photograph released on February 24, 2005. The 'Tomcats' have logged more than 3,000 combat flight hours in a mere three-month period and in support for military operations in the al-Anbar province.U.S. forces used warplanes and an AC-130 gunship as they stepped up operations against insurgents in the restive western Anbar province, the U.S. military said on Thursday. REUTERS/HO/US Military HH/AA

A U.S. F-14B Tomcat from the "Swordsmen" of Fighter Squadron (VF) 32, launches from USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) while underway in the Gulf south of Iraq, in this photograph handed out on February 23, 2005. Carrier Air Wing Three is embarked aboard Truman and is providing close air support and conducting intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions over Baghdad and the rest of Iraq. REUTERS/HO/US Navy/Mate Airman Philip V. Morrill HH/acm

A U.S. F-14B Tomcat prepares for an arrested landing aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman, in the Gulf south of Iraq, during evening flight operations in this photograph released on January 20, 2005. Carrier Air Wing Three embarked aboard Truman is providing close air support and conducting intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions over Baghdad and the rest of Iraq. REUTERS/US Navy/Mate Airman Kristopher Wilson/HO HH//ABP

A U.S. Military F-14B Tomcat, assigned to the "Swordsmen" of Fighter Squadron Three Two, clears the deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman at the Gulf, in this photogrpah which was released on December 15, 2004. The aircrafts aboard Truman are providing close air support and conducting intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions in ongoing military operations over Iraq. REUTERS/HO/US Navy/Mate Airman Philip V. Morrill HH/DL

A U.S. F-14B Tomcat receives fuel from a 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 during a late afternoon mission over Iraq, in this photograph which was released on December 6, 2004. Coalition aircraft average 40 combat sorties daily in the Iraqi skies in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. REUTERS/HO/US Air Force/Tech. Sgt. Erik Gudmundson REUTERS HH/

In this U.S. Air Force hand out picture, which was released on November 23, 2004, an F-14B Tomcat assigned to the "Jolly Rogers" of Fighter Squadron One Zero Three (VF-103) launches from the flight deck of USS John F. Kennedy as it executes missions in support of ground U.S. troops in the war-torn city of Falluja. Iraq's U.N. representative, Samir Shakir Sumaidaie, told Reuters that attacks on insurgents in Falluja made it easier to hold the elections because it had destroyed the base and infrastructure of groups seeking to rule the country. Picture taken on November 22, 2004. REUTERS/HO/US Air Force/Mate 2nd Class Michael Sandberg HH/

THE CREW OF AN F-14 TOMCAT FIGHTER JET WAIT IN THEIR AIRCRAFT AFTER
LANDING ON THE USS KITTY HAWK AIRCRAFT CARRIER IN THE NORTHERN GULF.

An aviation ordnanceman runs past an F-14 Tomcat fighter jet aboard the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier in the northern Gulf April 11 2003. The carrier and its strike group is conducting mission in support of operation over Iraq.

An aviation ordnanceman runs past an F-14 Tomcat fighter jet aboard the
USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier in the northern Gulf April 11 2003. The
carrier and its strike group is conducting mission in support of
operation over Iraq. REUTERS/Yves Herman

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A pilot of an F-14 Tomcat fighter jet gives a thumb up after landing
aboard the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier in the northern Gulf April
11 2003. The carrier and its strike group is conducting mission in
support of operation over Iraq. REUTERS/Yves Herman

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A pilot of an F-14 Tomcat fighter walks on the wing while inspecting
his aircraft before taking off from the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier
in the northern Gulf April 11 2003. The carrier and its strike group
are conducting missions in support of the operation over Iraq.
REUTERS/Yves Herman

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An F-14 Tomcat fighter jet takes off from theUSS Kitty Hawk aircraft
carrier in the northern Gulf April 11 2003. The carrier and its strike
group is conducting missions in support of the operation over Iraq.
REUTERS/Yves Herman

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An F-14 Tomcat fighter jet takes off from the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier in the northern Gulf April 9, 2003. [U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld on Wednesday praised the progress of American-led forces fighting in Iraq but warned the fighting would continue and the military still needed to account for Iraqi President Saddam Hussein. "There is no question but that there are difficult and very dangerous days ahead and that the fighting will continue for some period," Rumsfeld said.]

An F-14 Tomcat fighter jet takes off from the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft
carrier in the northern Gulf April 9, 2003. U.S. Defense Secretary
Donald Rumsfeld on Wednesday praised the progress of American-led
forces fighting in Iraq but warned the fighting would continue and the
military still needed to account for Iraqi President Saddam Hussein.
"There is no question but that there are difficult and very dangerous
days ahead and that the fighting will continue for some period,"
Rumsfeld said. REUTERS/Yves Herman

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An aviation ordnanceman stands on the wing of a F-14 Tomcat fighter
watching the flight deck aboard the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier in
the northern Gulf April 9, 2003. U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld
on Wednesday praised the progress of American-led forces fighting in
Iraq but warned the fighting would continue and the military still
needed to account for Iraqi President Saddam Hussein. "There is no
question but that there are difficult and very dangerous days ahead and
that the fighting will continue for some period," Rumsfeld said

REUTERS/Yves Herman

The sun rises behind an F-14 Tomcat fighter jet aboard the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier in the Gulf April 3, 2003. An F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet from the Kitty Hawk's airwing was reported missing over Iraq early April 3 and a search and rescue mission was underway.

THE SUN RISES BEHIND AN F-14 TOMCAT FIGHTER JET ABOARD THE USS KITTY
HAWK AIRCRAFT CARRIER IN THE NORTHERN GULF.

Lieutenant "Vinny", 32, of Virginia, (L) and Lieutenant Commander
"Gordo", 39, of Georgia, US Navy F-14 Tomcat aviators with the VF-154
"Black Knights" squadron who wished to be identified only by their call
signs, talk to the press aboard the USS Kitty Hawk April 2, 2003. The
aviators were forced to eject from their F-14 Tomcat during a mission
over Iraq yesterday when both of their engines went down due to a
mechanical failure. The pilots parachuted to the ground somewhere over
Iraq where they say they were quickly rescued by an Air Force Combat
Search and Rescue Team. REUTERS/Paul Hanna

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An F-14 Tomcat fighter jet flies close to the water as it comes in for
a landing on the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier in the Gulf April 2,
2003. U.S. forces smashed through elite Iraqi divisions to within 30 km
(20 miles) of Baghdad on Wednesday, using fearsome air power to back
the swiftest advance of the war to oust President Saddam Hussein.
REUTERS/Paul Hanna

PH/CRB

Lieutenant "Vinny", 32, of Virginia, (L) and Lieutenant Commander
"Gordo", 39, of Georgia, US Navy F-14 Tomcat aviators with the VF-154
"Black Knights" squadron who wished to be identified only by their call
signs, talk to the press aboard the USS Kitty Hawk April 2, 2003. The
aviators were forced to eject from their F-14 Tomcat during a mission
over Iraq yesterday when both of their engines went down due to a
mechanical failure. The pilots parachuted to the ground somewhere over
Iraq where they say they were quickly rescued by an Air Force Combat
Search and Resucue Team. REUTERS/Paul Hanna REUTERS

PH

An F-14 Tomcat fighter jet takes off from the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft
carrier in the Gulf April 2, 2003. Two aviators from the carriers F-14
squadron "Black Knights" were forced to eject during a mission over
Iraq yesterday when both of their engines went down due to a mechanical
failure. The pair was rescued by an Air Force Combat Search and Rescue
Team. REUTERS/Paul Hanna

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An F-14 Tomcat fighter jet takes off for a mission over Iraq from the
USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier in the Gulf April 1, 2003. The
carrier's airwing, tasked with close air support in Operation Iraqi
Freedom, flew 116 total sorties yesterday and targetted sites including
an Iraqi presidential yacht, an Iraqi frigate, surface-to-air missile
sites and a bridge across the Euphrates. REUTERS/Paul Hanna

PH

An F-14 Tomcat fighter jet takes off for a mission over Iraq from the
USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier in the Gulf April 1, 2003. The carriers
airwing, tasked with close air support in Operation Iraqi Freedom, flew
116 total sorties yesterday and targetted sites including an Iraqi
presidential yacht, an Iraqi frigate, surface-to-air missile sites and
a bridge across the Euphrates. REUTERS/Paul Hanna REUTERS

PH

An F-14 Tomcat fighter jet spews flames from its afterburners as it is
catapulted off the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier in the northern Gulf
March 30, 2003. The carriers airwing flew 104 total sorties over Iraq
yesterday and dropped bombs on targets including air defence sites, a
train loaded with tanks and a surface-to-air missile site. REUTERS/Paul
Hanna

PH/VB

A pair of F-14 Tomcat fighter jets from the Fighter Squadron 154 "Black
Knights" from the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier pull past an S-35
Viking after refueling during a bombing mission over Iraq March 28,
2003. The carriers airwing provided close air support to British and
American ground troops yesterday dropping sixteen 1,000 pound laser
guided bombs, four JSOW (Joint Standoff Attack Weapon) and three 1,000
pound unguided bombs and targeted Iraqi tanks and helicopters.
REUTERS/HO REUTERS

PH/JV

An F-14 Tomcat fighter jet flies over an F-14 Tomcat parked on the flight deck of the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier as it comes in for a landing following a bombing mission over Iraq March 25, 2003.

An F-14 Tomcat fighter jet is positioned towards the catapult launcher
for take off from the flight deck of the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft
carrier for a mission over Iraq March 25, 2003. REUTERS/Paul Hanna
REUTERS

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AN F-14 TOMCAT FLIES PAST AN F-14 ON THE FLIGHT DECK OF THE USS KITTY HAWK
AIRCRAFT CARRIER IN THE NORTHERN GULF.

An F-14 Tomcat fighter jet flies over an F-14 Tomcat parked on the flight
deck of the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier as it comes in for a landing
following a bombing mission over Iraq March 25, 2003. REUTERS/Paul Hanna
REUTERS PP03030057

An F-14 Tomcat fighter jet pilot from Fighter Squadron VFA-154 "Black
Knights" gestures from his cockpit after returning to the USS Kitty
Hawk aircraft carrier from a mission over Iraq March 24, 2003. The
carriers airwing is carrying out close air support for U.S. and British
ground troops which invovles bombing Iraqi artillery and infantry
ground troops positions. Picture taken March 24, 2003. REUTERS/Paul
Hanna

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An aviation ordinanceman makes a final check on an AGM-54 laser guided air to ground anti-tank after loading it onto the wing of an F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet on the flight deck of the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier in the northern Gulf March 21, 2003. Fighter squadrons with F-14 Tomcats and F/A-18Hornets launched some 90 sorties from the Kitty Hawk yesterday which included missions supporting U.S. ground troops advancing into Iraq.

An aviation ordinanceman stands in front of a salad bar sign between AIM-54 Phoenix missiles which are stored on the mess deck, or ships cafeteria, aboard the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier in the northern Gulf March 21, 2003. Fighter squadrons with F-14 Tomcats and F/A-18Hornets launched some 90 sorties from the Kitty Hawk yesterday including missions supporting U.S. ground troops advancing into Iraq.

An aviation ordinanceman checks his list near rows of 500 pound, 1000 pound and 2000 pound laser guided bombs in the hangar bay before they are loaded onto jets on the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier in the northern Gulf March 21, 2003. Fighter squadrons with F-14 Tomcats and F/A-18Hornets launched some 90 sorties from the Kitty Hawk yesterday which included missions supporting U.S. ground troops advancing into Iraq.

An F-14D Tomcat from the "Black Lions" of Fighter Squadron Two Thirteen (VF-213) and an F/A-18 Hornet from the "War Party" of Strike Fighter Squadron Eighty Seven (VFA-87) are guided into launch position on one of four steam powered catapults on the flight deck of the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). The Black Lions and the War Party are part of Carrier Airwing Eight (CVW-8), embarked aboard the Theodore Roosevelt, currently operating in the Mediteranean Sea conducting missions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
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A F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet pilot from Strike Fighter Squadron VFA-27 "Dambusters" adjusts his night vision goggles aboard the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier prior to taking off on a mission of close air support for U.S. ground troops over Iraq March 21, 2002. [Fighter squadrons with F-14 Tomcats and F/A-18 Hornets launched some 90 sorties from the Kitty Hawk yesterday which included missions supporting U.S. ground troops advancing into Iraq.]

A pair of F-14 Tomcat fighter jets flies over the USS Kitty Hawk
aircraft carrier in the northern Gulf March 21, 2003. The carriers
airwing is flying missions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and
has approximately 130 sorties over Iraq scheduled today. REUTERS/Paul
Hanna

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Aviation ordinance personnel make a final check on an AGM-54 laser
guided air to ground anti-tank missile (L) next to a fuel tank after
loading it onto the wing of an F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet on the flight
deck of the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier in the northern Gulf March
21, 2003. Fighter squadrons with F-14 Tomcats and F/A-18Hornets
launched sorties from the Kitty Hawk which included missions supporting
U.S. ground troops advancing into Iraq. REUTERS/Paul Hanna

PH/JV

An aviation ordinanceman makes a final check on an AGM-54 laser guided
air to ground anti-tank after loading it onto the wing of an F/A-18
Hornet fighter jet on the flight deck of the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft
carrier in the northern Gulf March 21, 2003. Fighter squadrons with
F-14 Tomcats and F/A-18Hornets launched some 90 sorties from the Kitty
Hawk yesterday which included missions supporting U.S. ground troops
advancing into Iraq. REUTERS/Paul Hanna

PH

An aviation ordinanceman stands in front of a salad bar sign between
AIM-54 Phoenix missiles which are stored on the mess deck, or ships
cafeteria, aboard the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier in the northern
Gulf March 21, 2003. Fighter squadrons with F-14 Tomcats and
F/A-18Hornets launched some 90 sorties from the Kitty Hawk yesterday
including missions supporting U.S. ground troops advancing into Iraq.
REUTERS/Paul Hanna

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An aviation ordinanceman gets ready to load a couple of GBU-24 2000
pound "Bunker Buster" bombs onto aircraft on the flight deck of the USS
Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier in the northern Gulf March 21, 2003.
Fighter squadrons with F-14 Tomcats and F/A-18Hornets launched some 90
sorties from the Kitty Hawk yesterday which included missions
supporting U.S. ground troops advancing into Iraq. REUTERS/Paul Hanna

PH/GB

F-14 Tomcat pilot Lt. Adam "AA" Adams from Fighter Squadron 154 "Black Knights" straps on his survival gear prior to taking off on a mission over Iraq from the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier in the northern Gulf March 20, 2003.

F-14 Tomcat pilot Jeb "Spoons" Cole from Fighter Squadron 154 "Black
Knights" leads F-14 aviator Jerry "Hurl" Morick through a passageway
enroute to their jet prior to taking off on a mission over Iraq from
the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier in the northern Gulf March 20,
2003. REUTERS/Paul Hanna

PH/JDP

An F-14 Tomcat fighter jet from fighter squadron 154 Black Knights
takes off from the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier in the northern Gulf
March 20, 2003. U.S. President George W. Bush unleashed war on Iraq on
Thursday with dawn air raids to kill Saddam Hussein, but the Iraqi
leader survived and spat defiance at America.

REUTERS/Paul Hanna

F-14 Tomcat aviator from fighter squadron 154 Black Knights Jerry
Morick "Hurl" sits in the cockpit of his jet prior to taking off for a
mission over Iraq aboard the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier in the
northern Gulf March 19, 2003. REUTERS/Paul Hanna

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F-14 Tomcat pilot Tom Lumsford "Tiny" from fighter squadron 154 Black
Knights gets into the cockpit of his jet prior to taking off for a
mission over Iraq aboard the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier in the
northern Gulf March 19, 2003. REUTERS/Paul Hanna

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F-14 TOMCAT AVIATOR CHECKS BOMBS UNDERNEATH HIS JET ON THE USS KITTY
HAWK AIRCRAFT CARRIER IN THE NORTHERN GULF.