Glamorized by Hollywood, beloved by aircraft enthusiasts and revered by its crews and parent service, few aircraft have engendered the aura that surrounds the Tomcat. Offering the best mix of air-to-air weapons available to any fighter in the world, and blessed with an excellent combination of speed, range and agility, the Tomcat is in many ways the complete fighter, crewed by some of the best-trained and most-capable airmen in the world.