Andrew- We already have a replacement for the F-14 in service - the
F/A-18E/F.
The switch-over is well underway already. BRBR

Saw lots of patches in the early 70s..'When you are out of F-8s, you are out of
fighters', but the other one applies to the Turkey,' When you are out of
F-8s(F-14s) it's no big thing'.
P. C. Chisholm
CDR, USN(ret.)
Old Phart Phormer Phantom, Turkey, Viper, Scooter and Combat Buckeye Phlyer