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I have a friend (golfing buddy) who was a engineer back in the beginning 
		
	
		
		
		
		
		
	
		 
		
	
	
	phase of the F-14. I mentioned that I had notice on this NG that it was referred to as the Turkey. He wasn't happy with that a said it was no Turkey, great plane. What is the origin of the nick name? I believe it is an affectionate and not a derogatory name, true? Bill  | 
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