The Maverick Act authorizes the Secretary of the Navy to transfer three retired F-14D Tomcat fighter jets to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center Commission in Huntsville, Alabama at no cost to the federal government. The Commission would be responsible for all expenses related to transportation, restoration, maintenance, and operation of the aircraft. The jets must be permanently stripped of any combat capabilities and can only be used for public static displays, airshows, or commemorative events to preserve naval aviation history, with all operations subject to Federal Aviation Administration oversight. The Navy retains the right to reclaim the aircraft if the Commission violates these conditions or transfers ownership without approval. The transfer carries no liability for the United States regarding any injuries, deaths, or damage resulting from use of the aircraft.
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