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The story of the US Navy F-14 Tomcat aircrew that inspired the Legendary Top Gun Movie
Aviation History / Cold War Era / F-14 Tomcat / Military Aviation

The story of the US Navy F-14 Tomcat aircrew that inspired the Legendary Top Gun Movie

By 
Dave Bio Baranek
Jun 11 2022

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"It's time to buzz the tower:" Former F-14 RIO explains how legendary Top Gun tower fly-by scene was filmed
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Exclusive: former Topgun instructor presents the original article that inspired legendary Top Gun movie
Cold War Era / F-14 Tomcat / Military Aviation
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