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An F-14 with the wings out like that...doing a 90 degree pass, nose high .... probably around 190-265 knots....
The whole pass could not be at this angle at this altitude...it was probably rolled in that position for a second or so...enough to get the photo before rolling out...unless in a tight turn with enough rudder authority and thrust to create lift...you'd need the "big picture" to find that out.
When high speed passes are done....above 300 knots...the F-14 will have the wings swept in a high speed/dogfight configuration.
Note: my speed numbers are only based on the 4 years of Aerodynamics I took years ago...I don't know the exact speeds of the 14...but it's definately slower than many think...the aircraft configuration gives it away.
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