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's, 90's, 00'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's mid-90'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>

On this episode, author Brad Elward, returns for the conclusion of what he learned about the Navy Fighter Weapons School during his nearly decade-long research and writing of TOPGUN: The Legacy: The Complete History of TOPGUN and its Impact on Tactical Aviation. The 80's, 90's, 00's, and today are covered including the impact of the 1986 blockbuster, Top Gun, and the school's mid-90's move to Fallon, Nevada. Top Gun anthem covered by Jaime Lopez / announcement by Clint Bell. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations

On this episode, author <a href="https://www.bradelward.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">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="noopener noreferrer">TOPGUN: The Legacy: The Complete History of TOPGUN and its Impact on Tactical Aviation</a>. The 80's, 90's, 00'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="noopener noreferrer">Top Gun</a>, and the school's mid-90's move to Fallon, Nevada.Top Gun anthem covered by Jaime Lopez / announcement by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.clintbellproductions.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Clint Bell</a>. Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations</a>

FPP142 - TOPGUN the Legacy (part 2)

The <a href="https://www.fighterpilotpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow">Fighter Pilot Podcast</a> explores the fascinating world of air combat: the aircraft, the weapons systems, and most importantly—the people.Episodes typically feature guests who help explain various military aviation-themed topics, such as how ejection seats work or what it&#39;s like to fly on and off nuclear-powered aircraft carriers.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 aircraft, then this show is for you!For advertising, partnerships or other business opportunities, please contact: chris.wilson@monster.comCurrent SponsorsNational University | Visit <a href="http://veteran.nu.edu/" rel="nofollow">veteran.nu.edu</a> to discover how NU supports service members, veterans and their families through flexible online programs in high-demand fields.

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The Fighter Pilot Podcast explores the fascinating world of air combat: the aircraft, the weapons systems, and most importantly—the people. Episodes typically feature guests who help explain various military aviation-themed topics, such as how ejection seats work or what it's like to fly on and off nuclear-powered aircraft carriers. 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 aircraft, then this show is for you! For advertising, partnerships or other business opportunities, please contact: chris.wilson@monster.com Current Sponsors National University | Visit veteran.nu.edu to discover how NU supports service members, veterans and their families through flexible online programs in high-demand fields.

The <a href="https://www.fighterpilotpodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fighter Pilot Podcast</a> explores the fascinating world of air combat: the aircraft, the weapons systems, and most importantly—the people.Episodes typically feature guests who help explain various military aviation-themed topics, such as how ejection seats work or what it's like to fly on and off nuclear-powered aircraft carriers.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 aircraft, then this show is for you!For advertising, partnerships or other business opportunities, please contact: chris.wilson@monster.comCurrent SponsorsNational University | Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://veteran.nu.edu/" rel="noopener noreferrer">veteran.nu.edu</a>&nbsp;to discover how NU supports&nbsp;service members, veterans&nbsp;and their families through flexible online programs in high-demand fields.

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