19. The Tomcat and 'Top Gun' (the movie)

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2 ай бұрын

The 1986 smash film "Top Gun" put #navalaviation in the minds of millions and the #f14tomcat in the hearts of even more.
On this episode, former F-14 pilots “Bozo” Abel and “Smegs” Semcken provide a rare look into the making of this memorable film, from the canopy-to-canopy scene, to the tower flyby and low-altitude flights over the desert, it's all here in this episode of the 'F-14 Tomcast.'

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@jonmoceri 2 ай бұрын

This is the best discussion of the making of Top Gun.

@pi.actual 8 сағат бұрын

Wow, so many jewels in this conversation. Thanks guys.

@SundownerTV 2 ай бұрын

The one and only Bozo Abel! It was a delight to hear about his aviation experience from his youth up to the time Top Gun was filmed. I didn't know until watching this interview that he was into building model planes.

@charlesmandelin2499 2 ай бұрын

I was 17 when TG came out, it informed my decision to join the Navy. Crappy eyes prevented me from being a pilot/NFO, but I was aircrew, and I did get my commission.

@chaddytee726 2 ай бұрын

the famous bozo!, I remember tom cruise talking about him in an interview.

@Topgunphoto 2 ай бұрын

that was such a funny interview by Tom.

@JY-fu9gf Ай бұрын

Only 9k views?! I thought I had already heard enough commentary on TG but this was the best and most fun behind-the-scenes conversation ❤

@wayneroyal3137 2 ай бұрын

Second time watching this. What a great interview, interesting fun fact, Bozo did a speech at the fly in community where my dad lives. Jungle also has a hanger there! This is a great series..

@tetreaulthank4068 2 ай бұрын

Wow ! No one could have even imagined what this all took to bring this movie to fruationz, im just total awe of eveeryone of you. Thank you all !!

@andreim841 2 ай бұрын

I remember Tom Cruise telling the story of how Bozo turned him into a pretzel in the back seat :)

@Berry-oc8ti Ай бұрын

I remember watching the "Entertainment Tonight" sneek peek first look at the Movie TopGun. And that was, as they say sold it. Thankyou for sharing you made us all marvel in awe at what you guys do.

@EveryoneIsFightingSomeBattle 2 ай бұрын

Great stuff! If I'm not mistaken, the exact F-14 Bozo flew during the tower flyby scene is on static display on the deck of the Lexington in Corpus Christi, TX.

@rostamr4096 2 ай бұрын

I really enjoy this..thanks guys

@derrickfowlkes4228 2 ай бұрын

Damm!!.. You guys are awesome!!.. The naval aviation around that time, you guys made it very very cool!!.. Nothing in this newer generations could ever surpass you guy's era of military aviation from the 80s to THE 90s!!

@Haurdead123 2 ай бұрын

Some really great stories in this one. Awesome episode.

@jameshetfield3105 2 ай бұрын

Great episode!

@nordan00 2 ай бұрын

Awesome and entertaining, guys!

@PhysicalDimension 2 ай бұрын

Best one yet! Enjoyed this very much, great background stories, absolutely amazing! Love it!

@sambryan5378 2 ай бұрын

Creating a map that led civilian women straight to the club is some real Navy shit lmao

@jpbirdie11 2 ай бұрын

Loved! Loved! Loved this chat!! 🌟🌟

@c5zo6adventures41 2 ай бұрын

The ultimate behind-the-scenes!!!!

@elosogonzalez8739 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your service and your efforts in making MY STILL FAVORITE MOVIE! I'm guessing Lt. Stephens didn't get his nickname "Organ" by having a big heart. Right? I'm sure he's a great guy too.😂

@johnbrunner2816 2 ай бұрын

Double thumbs up.

@FighterPilotPodcast 2 ай бұрын

Thank you thank you

@Topgunphoto 2 ай бұрын

Bozo is so right about the start of up the movie being the best viewing of carrier ops, it's what got me to want to get into the Navy. Sadly motorcycle accident prevented that. These are great stories, can't imagine how proud your kids and grandkids are telling their friends these stories.

@Berry-oc8ti Ай бұрын

The Beginning sequence is "The" perfect setup to what the movie is about. my favourite part of the beginning sequence of shots, The Deflector doors rising & locking into position & the rear view in full burner against the deflector shield.

@johnferguson1455 2 ай бұрын

That was a really fun watch!

@johnferguson1455 2 ай бұрын

I have known Clay for many years, instantly recognized his voice on the HUD tape. Very cool.

@D5Pasadena 2 ай бұрын

This should be an iTunes extra when you buy the movie!

@xile_hc 2 ай бұрын

Awesome chat

@johnb7490 2 ай бұрын

The movie Top Gun was a favorite on the USS Ranger in 1987

@kawai99100 Ай бұрын

Us too on the USS Lexington in 89. Everyone was still talking about it then, 3 years later!!

@mandyfox9376 2 ай бұрын

Watch the mountains

@bruces3613 2 ай бұрын

I always wondered who the guy with the big hair out singing everyone was.

@FighterPilotPodcast 2 ай бұрын

Now you know 😎

@Femur15 8 күн бұрын

@Smegs: where in Illinois did you move to?

@dks13827 2 ай бұрын

Who is in your intro......with the canopy coming down ????

@Delatta1961 2 ай бұрын

I was an Army Instructor Pilot at Ft Rucker when the movie premiered. I saw it as a combat aviator, but still thought it was good. The embarrassing event was the Army wanted to make a movie similar to Top Gun called “Firebirds”. It was so cringeworthy I wanted to hide my occupation.

@FighterPilotPodcast 2 ай бұрын

Air Force peeps say the same about "Iron Eagle." Oh well.