Uniondale in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
F-14 Tomcat
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 27, 2025
1. F-14 Tomcat Marker
Dedicated to the memory of one of the finest pilots to ever fly the F-14, Capt. Dale "Snort" Snodgrass. Dale grew up on Long Island and his dad, Reuben, was an engineering test pilot at Grumman.
Also dedicated to all the men and women of Grumman who designed, built, or flew the F-14 Tomcat.
Installation made possible with the generous support of
Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman Retiree Club Aviators' Post 743/American Legion Sands New York Dolan Family Foundation, Bethpage Federal Credit Union Sally & Bob Smyth United States Luggage Co., East-West Industries Penelope Kokkinides & David Temkin Robert J & Carolyn Myers, Hicks Nurseries, RXR
Dedicated on September 14, 2023Cradle of Aviation Museum
Erected 2023 by Northrop Grumman.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space. A significant historical date for this entry is December 21, 1970.
Location. 40° 43.647′ N, 73° 35.855′ W. Marker is in Uniondale, New York, in Nassau County. It can be reached from Charles Lindbergh Boulevard west of Library Road West. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 Charles Lindbergh Boulevard, Garden City NY 11530, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the New York City Metropolitan Area and on Long Island. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named F-14 Tomcat (here, next to this marker); Mitchel Field (a few steps from this marker); Aviation Field No. 2 (within shouting distance of this marker); Lindbergh's Flight (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Mitchel Field (within shouting distance of this marker); Sally Ride (within shouting distance of this marker); First Blind Takeoff, Flight and Landing, 1929 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mitchel Field Air Force Base (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Uniondale.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 27, 2025
2. F-14 Tomcat Marker
The dedication marker is located to the right of the plane, along with a second historical marker under the plane's nose.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 27, 2025
3. F-14 Tomcat
The tail and insignia of "Felix 101," the last F-41 Tomcat in military service.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 27, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 42 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 27, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
