Photo from W. Munzenmaier, Verver Collection. January 13, 1983: Cdr. He spent the next 2,103 days as a prisoner of war. LA Times, December 01, 1989. Home to the Fighting Saints of VFC-13, the Desert Outlaws of Strike Fighter Wing Pacific. The NFWS instructors flew the A-4s, and each crew going through as students brought with them their own squadron maintenance personnel and own squadron aircraft. 15 AUG 1982: Flight line fogged over for NFWS. Whether you're flying alongside elite Navy TOPGUN aviators or controlling them from the air traffic tower, your role in Naval aviation is irreplaceable. The SFTI course is dedicated to maintaining standards across the U.S. Navy and is aimed at pilots, weapons systems officers (WSOs), and intelligence officers. Photo by K. Svendsen, G. Verver collection. 1974: BuNo 149656, NFWS 21, A-4E parked with tailhook getting help from a strap. Date unknown: BuNo 160045 parked in front of the hangar. There he served as IMD watch commander in the J3 Operations Center and earned an MBA from the Kenan-Flagler Business School, UNC-Chapel Hill. FAQ/Research/Contact link under [SA] in the menu. The report found that training across the U.S. Navy was below par, and Ault recommended the establishment of a fighter weapons school. Come join us, everyone is welcome! 21 APR 1992: NAS Miramar BuNo 154173 with NWFS. Navy Photo from Gary Verver. Adding the Lightning II to the TOPGUN syllabus was seen as one of the biggest advances ever in the schools esteemed history. Currently located at Naval Air Station (NAS) Fallon, Nevada, TOPGUN - the US Navy Fighter Weapons School (NFWS) - was formed in late 1968 at NAS Miramar, California, to create a graduate-level course in fighter tactics for Navy pilots deploying to Vietnam. He deployed onboard USS Carl Vinson(CVN 70) and flew with Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The United States Navy Fighter Weapons School was established on March 3, 1969, at NAS Miramar, California. - Cmdr. After graduating from the Navy Fighter Weapons School, CDR Edwards reported to the Strike Fighter Weapons School Atlantic (SFWSL) in July 2011 as an SFTI. W. Munzenmaier. 0 fatalities. The school was formed using many F-8 pilots as instructors, [7] and placed under the control of the VF-121 "Pacemakers" an F-4 Phantom -equipped Replacement Air Group (RAG) unit. It sits on the shoulder of every flight suit, reminding them of the three characteristics they must always embody as an aviator in Americas Navy. Gary Verver Collection. and the Naval Strike Air Warfare Center, NAS Fallon serves as the Navy's premier tactical air warfare. --. JAN 1972: NFWS becomes a separate detachment of VF-126. TOPGUN takes fleet aviators and trains them to the highest level in the finer details of air-to-air combat. Text HELP for help. 21APR92: Top Gun TA-4F Skyhawk BuNo 152877 , NFWS 60, in a state of dis-repair on the ramp at NAS Miramar after it was SOC in 4Q 1991. 1996: Due to the transfer of NAS Miramar to the Marines, NFWS moves to NAS Fallon and is integrated into the NSAWC (Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center). These highly-skilled men and women describe themselves using three wordshumble, credible, approachable. : - - - - - - - McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet. Gary Verver Collection. Costello was next assigned to the Argonauts of VFA-147 in October 2013 flying the F/A-18E. Navy Fighter Weapons School (Topgun) A-4E Skyhawk BuNo 150023, NFWS-56. F-5N Tiger II Initial operational capability: 2003 This single seat twin-engine tactical. Based in the remote, high-desert of Fallon, NV, TOPGUN draws the best of the bestexperienced pilots from the Navy fleet who demonstrate the smart, skilled flying that make them the worlds most elite. Its #45, and like #56, was lettered for the USMC from the early stages. OCT91: TOP GUN Skyhawk BuNo 151059, #32, in two tone brown camouflage with gray slats - Oct. 1991. Then it changed her life. JUL72 to OCT73: TOP GUN Skyhawk BuNo 149971 , #3, assigned to LT Gary "Spieder" Cadwell parked on the ramp. Estimated reading time 10 minutes, 22 seconds. W. Munzenmaier. Photo from G.B. The F-16s were ultimately grounded due to flight related stress cracks. From a photograph by Mike Shapiro. He deployed onboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) and flew with Carrier Air. 05 Oct 1975 TOP GUN Skyhawk BuNo 150009, #24, assigned to CAPT Richard parked on the ramp. You must accept these terms before you can proceed. Available for both RF and RM licensing. From a photograph by Fred Krause. In summer 1996, TOPGUN moved north from its ancestral home at NAS Miramar in San Diego to NAS Fallon, where it remains today. Thats because this school doesnt accept aviators with an ego, or those who fly with a death wish. Nicholas A. Willet. Initial aircraft included the A-4 Skyhawk to replicate the MiG-17 and borrowed T-38 Talons to replicate the MiG-21. Hollie McKay is a writer, author, and war crimes investigator. As part of the crew that works on the flight deck of our aircraft carriers, you could maintain the engines, direct aircraft traffic, balance fuel systems, build ordnance, repair the weapon and navigation systems, fix aircraft structures or even launch and recover the jets yourself. Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN) May 2015 - Aug 20154 months NAS Fallon, Nevada 1 of only 25 Navy FA-18 pilots selected annually to attend the elite, graduate-level fighter. Photo by Scott VanAken. A-4E BuNo. Photo from JOC K. Harrison. The Skyhawk was chosen as the bandit aircraft because of its small size, maneuverability and smokeless trail, similiar to a MiG-17. P/C name on the nose gear door is AN Valenzuela, name below the canopy is CAPT Cletus "Clete" Norris. Navy and Marine Corps F-4 and F-8 squadrons scrambled to send their best pilots (and RIOs, for the F-4) to TOPGUN for four weeks while also training for deployment to Vietnam. He reported to NAS Pensacola, Florida in April 1983 and was designated a Naval Aviator in June 1985. JUL89: TOP GUN Skyhawk BuNo 149656, #554, parked on the ramp at Nellis AFB painted in an all dark green scheme. Guy Bus Snodgrass notes that any direct quotation from the famous film will cost you five dollars, as per the bylaws. Photo by Scott VanAken. Top Gun: Maverick sees Tom Cruise reprise his role as renegade U.S. Navy pilot Pete Maverick Mitchell, who is now the rank of Captain. Pilot ejected. 30 October 1976 - - Douglas TA-4F Skyhawk. He deployed onboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) and flew combat missions in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. 21APR92: TOP GUN Skyhawk BuNo 155027, #52, as the gear comes up after take-off. Following TOPGUN, he returned to VFA-122 in December 2008 as the FRS strike fighter tactics instructorand served as the intelligence officer, mission planning officer, fighter weapons phase head, and detachment coordinator. Gary Verver. Unlike the movie, there is no competition between the students. NFWS evolved in January 1972 into a separate VF-121 detachment, continuing to use VF-126 A-4s and maintenance support personnel. Commanding Officer, Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102, Executive Officer, Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102, Command Master Chief, Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102, An official website of the United States government. Name below the canopy is LT Dave "Shooter" Vanderschoot.. U.S. Navy photo by LCDR Dave Parsons. The aircraft bears Capt Pete Mitchells name on the side, along with three kill markings. The program hones world-class skills on everything from the Raytheon-built AN/APG-79 AESA radar, the AN/ALR-67(V)3 radar warning receiver and the Advanced Targeting Forward-Looking Infrared pod to the E/A-18G Growlers, F-16 Fighting Falcons and SH-60R/S Seahawk helicopters. 14APR90:right side view of Top Gun A-4F Skyhawk BuNo 155030, #53, on the ramp at Williams AFB painted in an overall lo-vis gray scheme. A lieutenant commander and eight junior officers set up an office and classroom in an abandoned trailer, designed a course, and started teaching fighter aircrews to be aggressive, expert dog-fighters. W. Munzenmaier. I wasnt even called a fighter pilot; I was called an interceptor pilot. Official websites use .mil . TOPGUNat more than fifty-two years oldhas changed a lot since the 1980s but still draws the best of the best. A-4 Skyhawk aircraft assigned to this unit: Theme by Danetsoft and Danang Probo Sayekti inspired by Maksimer. The pilot was taken to MCAS Yuma by helicopter. Gary Verver Collection. Those attending the TOPGUN course must have completed a fleet tour and be a division (four-ship) flight lead. Your email address will not be published. Stewart. In 1986, a stereotype was born on the back of a motorcycle when a secretive naval aviation school made its Hollywood debut. Robinson's family was steeped in military tradition. Gary Verver Collection. Captain Steve Djunaedi will become NAS Oceana's 48th commanding officer Friday, Feb. 24, 2023. 2022 TOPGUN Association. March 27, 1978: Lt. Evan Martin Chanik, 26, ejected safely when his NAS Miramar based A-4 Skyhawk (BuNo 152010) crashed into the Pacific Ocean about 80 kilometers west of San Diego near San Clemente Island at about 1:30 p.m. W. Munzenmaier. 07JAN81: "TOP GUN" (NFWS) A-4E BuNo 149969, #53, USNFWS Nellis, dated 7 January 1981. BuNo 150023, #556, parked on the ramp in a brown/tan camouflage scheme. 154327 from VF-45, while it was deployed to Naval Fighter Weapons School (TOP GUN) on the ramp at Naval Air Station Miramar, near San Diego, California, in September 1984. 30 JAN 1981: Top Gun Echo landing at Miramar. And no one wields it better than SWCC Boat Operator Nick OSullivan. LT Kelly "Ston'er" Harris Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 LT Kelly C. Harris is a 2010 graduate of Brevard College. His program management experience includes serving as a deputy program manager for the F/A-18 and EA-18G Program Office (PMA-265); program manager for the Precision Strike Weapons Program Office. 1995: BuNo 159475, NFWS A-4M retired to AMARC. 199x: Instruction now includes air-to-ground strike, and the A-4s and F-5s are retired in favor of F-14 and F/A-18 aircraft. CDR Charlebois was designated as a Naval Flight Officer in July 2005 and qualified as a Weapons System Officer (WSO) in the FA-18F Super Hornet. B. Trombecky photo, from Gary Verver Collection. Until one day, there was a note on the bulletin board for my buddy and me to report to our commanding officer immediately., As the then twenty-three-year-old Plumb approached the closed door still in his sweaty aviator suit, he was sure he was toast., [The Commander] was sitting behind his desk, looking at us over his eyeglass readers, Plumb said. Fly at Mach speeds around the globe while completing complex air maneuvers. P/C is AN G.E. OCT78: "TOP GUN" (NFWS) A-4E BuNo 149656, #54, dated October 1978. Prsentation des pars et des points de dparts", Retrouvez dans ses articles la vie du golf du Tumulus : les comptitions, les rsultats, les menus du restaurant et plus encore, Retrouvez dans notre Pshop nos sacs chariot et trpied de la marque Cleveland et toute notre collection de Balles de chez Srixon, Pour vous mes dames nos meilleurs pices et accessoires. Air-to-air kill ratios in previous air wars saw statistics of around 12:1 in favor of U.S. fighters. NAWCAD, NAS PATUXENT RIVER, Md. Here are five interesting facts about the US Navy Fighter Weapons School based in Fallon, Nevada: More about Victor Costello, a native of Barre, Vermont, graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering. Reflecting the changes in U.S. Perhaps the new movie will, in turn, play a role in future applicants for the real TOPGUN fighter school. A life preserver. Only TOPGUN instructors wear the trademark pale blue T-shirt under their flight suits. 01MAY92: TOP GUN Skyhawk BuNo 155000, #50, parked on the Nellis AFB ramp in a brown/tan camouflage scheme. Otto. Welcome to the TOPGUN Association. 15 OCT 1985: Top Gun A-4E BuNo 151095, NFWS-55, 19 OCT 1985 at NAS Miramar. VF-126 continued the bandit mission until they were disestablished in April 1994. 03NOV94: BuNo.150023 Nov 1994. They experiment with new maneuvers in dogfighting and air-to-air combat. Rob Mignard. July 1972: NFWS was given full squadron status as the Naval Fighter Weapons School. Early 70s? As Commanding Officer, he is responsible for 200 officers, enlisted sailors and government civilians. G. Verver Collection. AUG71: BuNo.149990, 4. Naval Test Pilot School from U.S. Marine Corps Col. Roger L. Cordell during official change of command ceremonies here, Friday, October 15, 2010. After graduating from the Naval Academy, Plumb, who was trained by the late Sen. John McCain, reported to Miramar Naval Air Station in San Diego. Willet was selected to attend the Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN) in Fallon, Nevada, to become a Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor (SFTI). The USAF F-16 is added to simulate the MiG-29 and Su-27. Photo by Scott VanAken. For one homeless teen, a Navy education offered a chance to make the world a better place. G. Verver Collection. The unit was the second ALH MK III Squadron commissioned into the Indian Navy. Pic6, Top Gun BuNo 150023 at Offutt AFB. The Navy, including TOPGUN, uses it as an adversarial aircraft to train its best fighter pilots. Korous has served at multiple levels from Production Recruiter, Staff Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge, Recruiter Instructor . Name below the canopy rail is Capt. The U.S. Navy has identified the pilot killed in the crash of a Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 in the Rainbow Canyon low flying training area as Lt. Charles Z. Walker,. Skyhawk at right is BuNo 150023. BuNo 149656, NFWS #54, A-4E parked. The elite instructor staff here unofficially known as the Bros discreetly go about their highly professional business at Naval Air Station (NAS) Fallon in a quiet corner of northern Nevada. Costello then received orders to the Blue Diamonds of VFA-146 flying the F/A-18C serving as AV/ARM division officer and A/A weapons training officer. It was glorious.. Unknown Photographer via W. Mutza. Top Gun Skyhawk BuNo 152081, #57, and BuNo 150023, #556. LION'S CLUB 7 mai 2022. Message from TOPGUN Commanding Officer CDR Dustin "Perv" Peverill on TOPGUN's Mission Established 1969 The Future Is Here Mariner assumed command of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VAQ-34) at Naval Air Station Pt. Designated a naval aviator in October 2004 at Naval Air Station (NAS) Kingsville, Texas, he reported to the Rough Raiders of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 125 in Lemoore, California,for initial training in the F/A-18 Hornet. 01 MAY 1975: Top Gun A-4E BuNo 149656, NFWS-21, 01 MAY 1975 at NAS Miramar. Health Care Administrator Diana Tran-Yu proudly serves the country that gave her freedom. Plumb ended up deploying to the heart of the Vietnam battle, where he flew seventy-four successful missions. Some graduates are selected to stay at TOPGUN as instructors training the next crop of pilots, while others will be assigned to respective weapons schools where they will provide instruction to the fleet. Top Gun A-4E Skyhawk adversary aircraft BuNo 150044, #55, painted to simulate Soviet-bloc air force camouflage, lands at NAS Miramar after a training mission, 15 August 1982. NFOs are not pilots ( naval aviators ), but they may perform many "co-pilot" or "mission specialist" functions, depending on the type of aircraft. Have a question or just want to learn more? It has since spawned a classic cult following and the sequel is set to be released later this year. Costello has accumulated over 2,600 flight hours and more than 300 carrier arrested landings. Date unknown: BuNo 152080, #56, parked on the ramp and tied down. 1987: BuNo 149556, A-4E, NFWS #54 parked. Meet one of the Navys best kept secrets now. Probably BuNo 152080 as #56. W. Munzenmaier. Willet has accumulated over 2,700 flight hours and 600 arrested landings in the F/A-18F Super Hornet. After a traumatic accident, Hospital Corpsman Dominique Velazquez made a miraculous recovery and joined the Navy to pay it forward. PeeWee's wingman gunning a Viper at sunset. Cmdr. Willet also helped preparethe squadron for their upcoming deployment to support Operation Inherent Resolve. 19NABy74: Pic4, NFWS BuNo 150023 and VT-22 BuNo 155112. 10OCT87: TOP GUN Skyhawk BuNo 149656, #554, parked on the ramp painted in a green/brown camouflage scheme. 24 Oct 1970 TOP GUN Skyhawk BuNo 149990, #4, parked on the ramp. AUG 1980: TOP GUN Skyhawk BuNo 149656, #554, assigned to LT "Woody" Foerster parked on the ramp painted in a blue/gray camouflage scheme. 19 MAY 1974: However, Plumb and his flight buddy quickly learned that there would be a six-month wait. When the Skyhawk was being replaced as the fleet attack aircraft in 1967, "126", now VF-126, was already providing aircraft for aggressor training. Be sure to check out our recent behind-the-scenes story on the filming of Top Gun: Maverick. BuNo 151059, A-4E, NFWS 32 cockpit open. On the seventy-fifthjust a few days before he was slated to return homehis F-4 Phantom was shot down. Gary Verver Collection. Designated a naval aviator in October 2004 at Naval Air Station (NAS) Kingsville, Texas, he reported to the Rough Raiders of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 125 in Lemoore, California,for initial training in the F/A-18 Hornet. 152101 - September 1984 A-4F BuNo. He reported to Strike Fighter Weapons School, Atlantic, in May 2022 as Commanding Officer., An official website of the United States government, The Official Website of Strike Fighter Weapons School Atlantic: Commanding Officer page, All Hands Magazine is produced by the Defense Media Activity for U.S. Navy Office of Information. As a Navy Reserve Sailor in America's Navy, hes also chasing his dreams to become a NASCAR driver. U.S. Navy photo by Jim Bryant. TOP GUN started by accident, he said. It was highly illegal; we werent supposed to be doing it. George Dom. In remaining an individual, she exemplifies the strength in staying true to yourself. Picture from Harry S. Gann. Victor Costello, a native of Barre, Vermont, graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering. Unknown NFWS Skyhawk, side number 50 at MCAS Yuma. 21 APR 1992: TOP GUN Skyhawk BuNo 154173, #53, assigned to LT Dave "Shooter" Vanderschoot. The school brought in experts to train the pilots and Naval Flight Officers on how to take advantage of new innovations inside the cockpit and properly engage enemy targets. Circa 1985: BuNo 151095, NFWS-55, in formation with VF-126 NJj-635. Gary Verver Collection. Entdecke US Air Force Strategic Air Command Sicherheit Polizei Elite Guard Ascot Schal Seide in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! Ouvert toute lanne rservation en ligne sur Chronogolf, Ouvert 7j/j et de 12h 14h, formule du jour 1590. They also wear black flying boots instead of the usual brown that fleet naval aviators wear. The report found that training across the U.S. Navy was below par, and Ault recommended the establishment of a fighter weapons school. (The latter are planned for retirement this year. In Vietnam, however, from 1965 through to late 1968, that Navy kill ratio was way down at just 3.7:1. During this time, Willet made two eight-month deployments to support Operations New Dawn and Enduring Freedom aboard the USS John C. Stennis(CVN 74). The name below the canopy is LT Dave "Shooter" Vanderschoot. TOP GUN/Fighter Weapons School Aggressor A-4E Skyhawks, Left side view of Top Gun Aggressor Skyhawk BuNo 149656, #2, assigned to LCdr. It was born out of a little skill and foresight but mostly from rebellion and raucousness. Name below canopy is CDR Gaylor. We figured out how to fight this interceptor. 1989-1992: BuNo 155000, NFWS 50 parked on the ramp. . Este botn muestra el tipo de bsqueda seleccionado. Gary Verver Collection. 15JUN91: VF-126 TOP GUN A-4F BuNo 155000, #50, 15 June 1991, Miramar. Find out all about what aviation jobs are available now. Have a story idea you would like to suggest? Sometimes, it takes four legs to remind you how important your purpose is in the world. 1992-94: A-4M of NFWS. OCT70: BuNo 149656, #2, parked on the ramp in a tan/brown/green camouflage scheme Oct. 1970. 03 MAR 1969: VF-121, a F-4 RAG unit starts first NFWS class. Each flight is carefully scrutinized by the TOPGUN staff, ensuring that the students meet the high standards of the course. Anchor of Resolve: a History of U. S. Naval Forces Central Command/Fifth Fleet - Robert J. Schneller 2019-08-22 This illustrated history explains why the Navy is present in the Middle East, how long it's been in the region, and what it's been doing there. MCAS Yuma. GRAND PRIX SENIORS + CLASSIC MID-AMATEURS 2023. BuNo 151033, NFWS 55 on the flight-ling tied down. This course is about living up to the extremely high standards that are set and maintaining the quiet professionalism that goes hand-in-hand with the mystique of TOPGUN. In this shot of #56, there's a tan & brown F-5E in the background. Commander, Navy Installations Command | 716 Sicard Street SE Suite 1000 | Washington DC, 20374-5140 Official U.S. Navy Website A plane captain climbs down the access ladder. Gary Verver. GRADUATE & PROFESSIONAL DEGREE OPPORTUNITIES, JOINING THE NAVY IF YOU HAVE SERVED BEFORE, Navy Reserve Sailor Roles & Responsibilities. Those eligible include pilots and combat systems officers across fighter, bomber, and mobility platforms as well as intelligence, cyber, and space officers, and air battle managers. Click on the button below to send an email to our team and we will get to it as soon as possible. Photo by B. R. Baker. Home's hard to leave. Find the perfect navy fighter weapons school stock photo, image, vector, illustration or 360 image. Gary Verver Collection. On the other side of the hanger in the background, is where VF-126 parked its Skyhawks. Upon graduation, they receive the coveted TOPGUN patch, which illustrates their abilities not just as a pilot, but also as a teacher who can go back to the fleet and help raise the overall standard across the U.S. Navy. Name below the canopy is LT Hendricks. The pilot was rescued by a Coast Guard helicopter. Unknown NFWS Skyhawk, side number 14 at NAS Miramar. Naval aviation is the best in the world because we've harnessed the entire ocean as our runway. Photo by T.R. Gary Verver Collection. 07 JUL 1972: NFWS awarded status as a separate squadron. It includes a lot of 1-v-1 dogfighting but also 2-v-unknown [number of adversaries] and 4-v-unknown tactics, plus air-to-ground as well.. 3 March 1969 Initially attached to Fighter Squadron (VF) 121 and operated out of a trailer, the Navy's Fighter Weapons School, also known as "Top Gun," is established. 148th Fighter Squadron commander, Arizona National Guard Lt. Col. Alex Wilson, and his Royal Netherlands Air Force, counterpart Lt. Col. Bart Bakker, work together to provide the best possible. He was designated a Naval Flight Officer (NFO) at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola in September 2004. 21APR 1992: Right rear view of "TOP GUN" Skyhawk BuNo 154987 parked on the ramp. Next, he reported to United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), Joint Functional Component Command for Integrated Missile Defense in Colorado Springs, Colorado. 1983: TOP GUN Skyhawk BuNo 149969 , #553, assigned to LT "Sundance" Davis parked on the ramp. Photographer Kathleen Gorby tells the Navys story through the lens of her camera. Pic5, NFWS BuNo 150023 and VT-22 BuNo 155112. Aug 1971. 2 March 1976: - - - Douglas A-4F* Skyhawk. Photo from G.B. Before, it was fifteen to one, them killing us, and we turned it around to ten to one killing them. BuNo 158171 A-4M NFWS 51 on the ramp with a driver doing a tour; second photo of #51. Andrew Korous, the 8th Marine Corps District Training Team Chief, retires after 30 years of service to the U.S. Marine Corps at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, Fort Worth, Texas, Nov. 30, 2022. Kaylah Gillums's dad taught her how to box. 1974-1988: NFWS 56, BuNo 150023, on the ramp. 21APR92: TOP GUN Skyhawk BuNo 154209, #56, assigned to LT Tom "Trim" Downing parked on the ramp. Their impact was immediate and dramaticby 1972 the Navy's kill ratio against the Vietnam People's Air Force had improved five-fold. W. Munzenmeir. Later the F-5 replaced the T-38. Circa 1975: Navy Fighter Weapons School A-4E Skyhawk BuNo 152010, #22, NAS Miramar. Date unknown: BuNo 154172-NFWS 54, A-4F, parked with canopy open. McDonnell F-4B. Willet, a native of Westminster, Maryland, graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Tout. He planned to learn about the new Phantom F-4 II . JUL89: JUL 1989: Top Gun Skyhawk BuNo 154209, #51, parked on the ramp and painted in a tan/brown/green camouflage scheme. Copyright 2023 Center for the National Interest All Rights Reserved. The aircraft were involved in ACM exercises in an authorized training area. TOPGUN is known to the fleet as the Navy Fighter Weapons School, where its mission statement is simple: win in combat. In Vietnam, however, from 1965 through to late 1968, that Navy kill ratio was way down at just 3.7:1. While assigned to VFA-2, he served as the schedules officer, assistant line division officer, naval air training and operating procedures standardization (NATOPS) Officer, mission planning officer, electronic key management system (EKMS) custodian, and as the air to ground weapons and tactics officer. Almost two decades before Tom Cruise came catapulting onto our silver screens donning signature aviators and cool thumbs-up, the widely nicknamed Top Gun school was turning kill ratios around and grooming some of Americas finest fighter pilots far from the Hollywood glare. 07 MAY 1994: Top Gun A-4M BuNo 159475, #56, 07 MAY 1994 at Miramar. 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