TOP GUN ALPHA Feb 1973 | 8mm & cockpit voice F-4J (VF-114) Graduation Flight

“TOP GUN ALPHA” is the 1st cockpit voice audio we have chronologically and a 1st hand account of TOP GUN graduation flight in 1973 known as “TOP GUN ALPHA”, as depicted in the original 1986 Top Gun movie starring Tom Cruise. #talktomegoose

No trophies, plagues “I graduated top of my class” Hollywood BS. Instead the program broke down ego’s & built-up teamwork, learning to fight as a squadron on a full strike mission - “I’m NOT leaving my Wingman”! Your job as a graduate was to then take that knowledge back to your squadron and share it so more guys could stay alive.

I’m joined on this episode by former TOP GUN Instructor CDR Steve “Cobra “Queen USN (Ret.). Cobra spent 4 years at Miramar in the mid-70’s shaping what would be made famous in the 1986 film “Top Gun” starring Tom Cruise. He was also MAD-DUCK’s friend and one of his Instructors along with Randy Duke Cunningham! Come listen to them do battle over the deserts of southern CA with about 24 aircraft in the skies at once!

We discuss the REAL TOP GUN; it’s purpose, mission, tactics, & curriculum. Along the way, Steve shares some great stories & some special insights about my dad. I was so fortunate to be able to capture these moments between us - thank you Steve!

The raw audio tape is 45 mins in length, and has been heavily edited & compressed for time proposes.

All Material Copyright 2024 Mad-Duck Production LLC

Music
“Eternal Garden” - Daniel Henig

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