Maverick Act

Key Points

• This bill allows the Navy to give three retired F-14D Tomcat fighter jets to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. These specific planes are being preserved so the public can see them and learn about military history.
• The museum will not have to pay the government for the planes, but they must cover all costs for moving and taking care of them. The Navy is not required to fix the planes before handing them over, though they will provide manuals and some spare parts if they are available.
• To keep the planes, the museum must make sure they cannot be used for combat or to launch weapons. The jets can only be used for museum displays, airshows, or special events that celebrate the history of Navy flying.
• If the museum fails to follow the rules or tries to sell the planes without permission, the Navy can take them back immediately. The federal government will also not be responsible for any accidents or injuries involving the planes once they are transferred.

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