On this episode, author <a href="https://www.bradelward.com/" rel="nofollow">Brad Elward</a>, returns for the conclusion of what he learned about the Navy Fighter Weapons School during his nearly decade-long research and writing of <a href="https://amzn.to/3945reF" rel="nofollow">TOPGUN: The Legacy: The Complete History of TOPGUN and its Impact on Tactical Aviation</a>. The 80&#39;s, 90&#39;s, 00&#39;s, and today are covered including the impact of the 1986 blockbuster, <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092099/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1" rel="nofollow">Top Gun</a>, and the school&#39;s mid-90&#39;s move to Fallon, Nevada.Top Gun anthem covered by Jaime Lopez / announcement by <a href="https://www.clintbellproductions.com/" rel="nofollow">Clint Bell</a>. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations'>https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations</a>

'TOPGUN vs Top Gun' Revisited

The Fighter Pilot Podcast explores the fascinating world of air combat: the aircraft, the weapons systems, the emerging technologies, and most importantly—the people.

Most episodes feature a guest who helps explain military aviation topics such from Vietnam shoot down stories to how AI is changing air combat.

If you love the roar of a high-speed flyby or are enamored by the poise and confidence of the brave men and women who fly, fix, and fight these amazing aircraft, then this show is for you!