Emu Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 ... for Top Gun shoot only. Yeah, sorry about that.:lol: http://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/26505/an-f-14-tomcat-has-returned-to-the-deck-of-an-operational-carrier-for-top-gun-2-production We have been following the production of the highly anticipated sequel to Top Gun closely, a movie that is now deep in production. Last time we discussed the movie's development was in regards to the revelation that the F-14 Tomcat would make at least a cameo appearance in the film, if not having a starring role. This came as photos leaked of Tom Cruise interacting with an F-14 at a snow-covered aircraft shelter at an airport near Lake Tahoe and also shooting some scenes in the vicinity around it. The jet, which was a real aircraft that was likely pulled from a museum, had special phoenix markings unique to the movie, as well. Now that same jet has appeared aboard an operational U.S. Navy aircraft carrier at Naval Station North Island in San Diego. Images of the jet show Cruise and a production crew working around the Tomcat that is positioned on one of the carrier's two bow catapults. So it, is quite likely that this aircraft will be seen operating from an aircraft carrier in the film and is more than just a single scene plot tool within the script. Apparently, the airframe was also used for scenes shot at NAS North Island, which is colocated with the naval base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaceFuel85 Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 The F-14 is from the San Diego Air and Space museum annex... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emu Posted February 15, 2019 Author Share Posted February 15, 2019 They actually have footage of it flying in the film too apparently. Without CGI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
probad Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 (edited) They actually have footage of it flying in the film too apparently. Without CGI. where would they get the money to take out a notoriously expensive to maintain aircraft aircraft to fly after how long in storage? say we humor the conspiracists that the f-14 were not all gutted -- would you really expose such a deception for the sake of a movie? none of it adds up for me Edited February 15, 2019 by probad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLTeo Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 They actually have footage of it flying in the film too apparently. Without CGI. That is extremely unlikely at best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiG21bisFishbedL Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 where would they get the money to take out a notoriously expensive to maintain aircraft aircraft to fly after how long in storage? say we humor the conspiracists that the f-14 were not all gutted -- would you really expose such a deception for the sake of a movie? none of it adds up for me That is extremely unlikely at best. It could be stock footage! :thumbup: Reformers hate him! This one weird trick found by a bush pilot will make gunfighter obsessed old farts angry at your multi-role carrier deck line up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zius Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Wouldn't there be one or two Tomcats conserved in flying condition somewhere? As part of a memorial flight or something? Modules: Bf 109, C-101, CE-II, F-5, Gazelle, Huey, Ka-50, Mi-8, MiG-15, MiG-19, MiG-21, Albatros, Viggen, Mirage 2000, Hornet, Yak-52, FC3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmy Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Nope [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] http://www.476vfightergroup.com/content.php High Quality Aviation Photography For Personal Enjoyment And Editorial Use. www.crosswindimages.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drPhibes Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 If they wanted a flyable F-14 they'd have to rent one from Iran... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cupra Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 That is not possible. Iran was a good guy but they decided to make it to a bad guy… so, now this option is not longer available. DCS F-16C Blk. 40/42 :helpsmilie: Candidate - 480th VFS - Cupra | 06 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drPhibes Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 That is not possible. Nobody said it would be possible. Unless someone has been living under a rock since 1979, it should be pretty obvious to everyone that it isn't a viable option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emu Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 The link says, "actual footage of the aircraft in flight," but also explains that none still fly, so probably old footage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mule Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 I read about this on a different forum. The number of grown ass men exploding with rage at the unrealistic prospect of this happening and then having it in the movie Top Gun 2 was extremely funny. I'm sure Top Gun wasn't based on accuracy and facts? Fighter Pilot Podcast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cupra Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 I'm sure Top Gun wasn't based on accuracy and facts? You want to tell us that this black MiG-28 did never exist :cry: :cry: :helpsmilie: DCS F-16C Blk. 40/42 :helpsmilie: Candidate - 480th VFS - Cupra | 06 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
probad Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 They actually have footage of it flying in the film too apparently. Without CGI. aerial filming is ongoing and actual footage of aircraft in flight be used extensively in the movie. not exactly the most precise writing but im sure the article meant that they're filming fa-18 footage which you mistook as still being on the subject of the f-14. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mule Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 You want to tell us that this black MiG-28 did never exist :cry: :cry: :helpsmilie: I know the truth can be a tough pill to swallow but on this occasion my friend you are gonna have to take it like a man. No, the black MIG-28 did not exist. Sorry. :) Fighter Pilot Podcast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emu Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 And a split S does not involve the air brake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaceFuel85 Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 There is zero chance the footage is of a real flying F-14. There are *no* air worthy Tomcats in the US, period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cab Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 There is zero chance the footage is of a real flying F-14. There are *no* air worthy Tomcats in the US, period. I would offer the possibility that that is a hasty opinion and perhaps a little naive. Certainly a country that can successfully use airliners to inject chemicals into the sky for decades, maintain extraterrestrial artifacts at a top secret location, AND fake the MOON LANDING! would find little difficulty clandestinely maintaining one or two airworthy F-14 just for emergencies. :noexpression: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Svsmokey Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 I would offer the possibility that that is a hasty opinion and perhaps a little naive. Certainly a country that can successfully use airliners to inject chemicals into the sky for decades, maintain extraterrestrial artifacts at a top secret location, AND fake the MOON LANDING! would find little difficulty clandestinely maintaining one or two airworthy F-14 just for emergencies. :noexpression: ! 9700k @ stock , Aorus Pro Z390 wifi , 32gb 3200 mhz CL16 , 1tb EVO 970 , MSI RX 6800XT Gaming X TRIO , Seasonic Prime 850w Gold , Coolermaster H500m , Noctua NH-D15S , CH Pro throttle and T50CM2/WarBrD base on Foxxmounts , CH pedals , Reverb G2v2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaceFuel85 Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 I would offer the possibility that that is a hasty opinion and perhaps a little naive. Certainly a country that can successfully use airliners to inject chemicals into the sky for decades, maintain extraterrestrial artifacts at a top secret location, AND fake the MOON LANDING! would find little difficulty clandestinely maintaining one or two airworthy F-14 just for emergencies. :noexpression: Why would they want to maintain two painfully obsolete cold war relics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
probad Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 painfully obsolete cold war relics? ahaha you see that is where you are wrong the tombcat is the most powerful aircraft ever made how can 500 mile range phonics missiles be obsolete LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cab Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 Why would they want to maintain two painfully obsolete cold war relics? Indeed. Why would they?:pilotfly: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emu Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 I like to think a few hundred exist in a top secret location with flying aircraft carriers. I know it's not true though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cab Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Me, too. I miss the Tomcat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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