One of the stars of the 1986 movie “Top Gun” was the F-14 Tomcat, and we dig deep into what it took to create this memorable film. From the canopy-to-canopy scene, tower fly-by, and low-altitude flights over the desert, filming Top Gun required careful coordination and skillful performance from all involved, including the Navy aviators, camera operators, and others.
Former F-14 pilots “Bozo” Abel and “Smegs” Semcken were instrumental participants, and they give us their first-person recollections of the challenges and successes that helped make this iconic film. They disclose details that are sure to surprise you!
As a bonus, at the end of the interview we show a few minutes of never-before-seen HUD video from one of the TOPGUN squadron F-5s while filming scenes involving the “MiG-28.”
Final Episode & Look Back
F-14 Sunset
Op. Iraqi Freedom
Op. Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan)
Combat Phoenix Shot
Air Show Demo
"Speed & Angels" -- the Movie
Adversaries: Tomcats vs Kfirs
Aviation Electronics Technicians (ATs)
Kosovo
F-15 vs F-14: Exchange Tour
LANTIRN
F-14 Barricade
Desert Storm
F-14D Combat Systems
TARPS
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