These U.S Jets Were Out Patrolling When The Unexpected Happened

Published on 09/04/2021
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No more aircrafts dropped in 1981, but in 1989 the F-14s reappeared when the USA struck Libya again. This time, USS John F. Kennedy led a group of aircraft operators who sailed to the coast of Libya for another navigational freedom. This time, the Tomcats were provided by squadrons VF-14 and Tophatters, and VF-32.

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Gipsy 207 and Gipsy 202

The two aircraft, “Gipsy 207” and “Gipsy 202” from VF-32, were overwhelmed by the southern part of the Sidra gulf. The pilots were Joseph B. Connelly, head of the squadron, and Leo F. Enwright and Hermon C. Cook III, who worked for his radar. We don’t know if they expected trouble, but shortly they found it.

Gipsy 207 And Gipsy 202

Gipsy 207 And Gipsy 202

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