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F-14 Tomcat: History Specifications Bureau Numbers Walk-Around Squadrons Photos Books Memorabilia Other Topics: Grumman A/C EXTRA 400 A/C Photos Links Guestbook Credits The Author	Glove Vane Glove Vanes are a kind of stabilizers for supersonic flight. They were designed for the F-14A, the F-14D does not feature such devices. They are retracted at subsonic speeds and will be extended automatically when going supersonic. Click on image-icons to view an enlarged photo: All graphics Copyright © Torsten Anft

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