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36 years after the original blockbuster, here we are, finally, just days away from the long-awaited

and long delayed Naval Aviation Sequel Top Gun Maverick. And here on the Fighter Pilot podcast,

we are dedicating the remainder of May, and perhaps even part of June, to all things Top Gun

beginning on this episode with an exhaustive look at the storied institution the films are based on.

Loosely based on Buckle Up. It's Top Gun Month here on the Fighter Pilot podcast.

Strap in for the Fighter Pilot podcast, the internet radio show that explores the fascinating world

of air combat, the aircraft, the weapon systems, and most importantly, the people. Now, here's your host,

retired U.S. Navy Fighter Pilot, Vincent Iolo.

Hello and welcome to the show. I am your host, Jello, and this is episode 141, which,

come to think of it, maybe should have been about the Lockheed C-141 Starlifter, but hey,

it's Top Gun Month. Last week, we had a riveting discussion on the 40th anniversary of the

Falkland Islands War with retired Royal Navy Commander Tin Gage, and by all accounts, everyone seemed

to enjoy that one, but this week, we get into the Top Gun Spirit with a look at the Navy Fighter

weapon school itself. Now, you might be wondering which founding father or two-time instructor I

cornered to help on this one, but in fact, our guest was never a Top Gun instructor. Nevertheless,

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