I didn't realize all the wing sweep and maneuvre gizmos on the F-14 were automatically scheduled - considering it was designed much earlier - until I watched this. Everyday a school day !
Q: "Was it more maneuverable than a Tomcat ?"
A: Grim face - shaking head "Oh no - just truly horrible !"
His commentary on all the speeds and settings that had to be remembered was quite amusing as was working out what height you were at by whether you could see the legs of sheep or cows.
I was disappointed he didn't comment on the pro / cons of APG-71 of the F-14D + Phoenix vs the Tornado F3 radar and missiles.
There was none of the cheerleading about the Tornado F3 being adequate / good / ideal for the niche RAF role of the time that PPRuNe regulars are so used to seeing.