29th of March 1991 14:00L, the Aircraft of CVW-17 were landing at NAS Oceana, and thus concluded VF-74s first F-14A+ deployment. Within 8 months VF-74 would deploy again this time to the Mediterranean sea.
VF-211 operated the F-14 Tomcat for 30 years (1975-2005), including the A and B models. The livery depicted in these skins represents the 2000-2002 period, during which the Checkmates won numerous awards for their combat strike-fighter effectiveness.
On December 13th, 2004 at 14:00 local, the Aircraft of CVW-17 were landing at NAS Oceana, and thus VF-103 finished their last cruise with the F-14B Tomcat. These liveries are supposed to bring VF-103 on their last cruise to life in DCS.
