I shot this as VF-24 flew from NAS Miramar to the USS Ranger (CV-61) off California for pre-deployment workups. The tactical paint scheme (TPS) was new to us. Aircrew items are in a white bag in the back of the canopy. This jet was also a "missile ferry."
Two F-14A Tomcats (VF-24 and VF-211) and two F/A-18 Hornets (VFA-136) proceed toward the TACTS Range near Yuma, Arizona, for a TOPGUN class training flight.