Top Gun

US Naval Aviators explain why “a mixed division of F-14 Tomcats and F/A-18 Hornets was devastating in aerial engagements”

US Naval Aviators explain why “a mixed division of F-14 Tomcats and F/A-18 Hornets was devastating in aerial engagements”

With its excellent fighter and self-defense capabilities, the F/A-18 at the same time increased strike mission survivability and supplemented the… Read More

1 year ago

That time Air Traffic Controllers asked to an F-14 pilot to buzz the tower so that they could see for themselves Navy Tomcat

‘The ATC guys apparently really liked it and thanked me profusely as I continued on to my destination,’ John Chesire,… Read More

2 years ago

F-14A Tomcat Pilot tells the story of the real life Goose and explains how Nick Bradshaw could have survived the flat spin featured in Top Gun Movie

‘The real RIO was Lt. David J. “Goose” Lortscher. His callsign Goose later became part of the movie,’ John Chesire,… Read More

2 years ago

The day Tom Cruise saved his co-star Elisabeth Shue from being killed by spinning helicopter blades

In 1987 Tom Cruise saved his co-star Elisabeth Shue's life by stopping her from walking into spinning helicopter blade… Read More

2 years ago

The story of the EA-6B Prowler pilot who turned in his wings after scary Carrier Flight Deck Landing in Rough Seas

The EA-6B Prowler had either aborted or was waved-off four times. He sounded super nervous, and the Air Boss was… Read More

2 years ago

F-14 Tomcat monument unveiled at the National Naval Aviation Museum

Unveiled on Nov. 18, 2020, the F-14 monument is placed feet away from prototype of the same famed jet… Read More

3 years ago

Tom Cruise and Jerry Bruckheimer Named Honorary Naval Aviators

As honorary Naval Aviators, Bruckheimer and Cruise are authorized to wear the “wings of gold” of US naval aviator… Read More

3 years ago

Iconic Top Gun house moved to Oceanside Pier: it will be part of the new Oceanside Beach Resort

In Top Gun, actor Tom Cruise arrives at the house on motorcycle to meet his onscreen girlfriend played by… Read More

3 years ago

Former US Naval Aviator explains what would have been the career path for Maverick and Viper after the events in Top Gun, assuming both stayed in the Navy

What would have been the career path for Maverick and Viper after the events in Top Gun, assuming both stayed… Read More

3 years ago

Top Gun: Maverick release date delayed to December Due to Coronavirus

Top Gun: Maverick was scheduled to debut Jun. 24 and will now release Dec. 23, 2020 Paramount announced on Apr.… Read More

3 years ago

Have you ever wondered who Maverick salutes before launching from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier for Top Gun final dogfight?

If the pilot’s happy with the airplane’s performance, he or she will salute - that’s the signal that “we’re good… Read More

3 years ago

Where have all the Tomcats gone? This F-14-Map featuring all the remaining Tomcats, their crash sites and their historic sites will give you the answer

The story behind the F-14-map “Where have all the Tomcats gone” Have you ever wondered what happened to the 712… Read More

3 years ago

New Release Date for Top Gun: Maverick

Paramount Pictures announced on Mar. 2, 2020 that Top Gun: Maverick will take off on Jun. 24, 2020 instead of… Read More

3 years ago

Top Gun: Maverick Director releases new Details (and new Photos of the Leading Characters) of the Movie

Miles Teller plays Lt. Bradley “Rooster” Bradshaw, the son of Goose who was Maverick RIO in the original movie, and the… Read More

3 years ago

Watch the cool trailer of High Flyers, the Dutch Top Gun

Hailed as the “Dutch Top Gun,” High Flyers is high end tv-series filmed in collaboration with the Royal Netherlands… Read More

3 years ago

Latest Top Gun: Maverick Trailer Suggests Iceman May Die in Sequel to 1986 Blockbuster

There's clearly reason as to why Iceman has not been shown in the first two trailers for Top Gun:… Read More

3 years ago