Fighter Pilot: The Real Top Gun

This three-part documentary series follows a trio of fighter pilot recruits as they attempt to become the best of the best - to be selected to fly the RAF’s brand new F35 Lightning jet.

Documentary

Fighter Pilot: The Real Top Gun

This three-part documentary series follows a trio of fighter pilot recruits as they attempt to become the best of the best - to be selected to fly the RAF’s brand new F35 Lightning jet.

Documentary

Created By
First Aired on: Aug 20, 2019
Popularity: 1.3181: 1 votes
Networks: (GB)
Production: Blakeway Productions (GB)
Status: Ended: Show Ended

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 3 episodes

Season 1

Aired 6 years ago

3 Episodes

Episode 1Episode 145 min
In the first episode, Andy and Sedge must sit their fast jet driving test at the fighter pilot base at RAF Valley in Anglesey. Until now both have only flown propeller planes. For Andy a combination of training and a secondment to the States has meant this has been a long time coming. He says: “Yeah, it’s a big moment. I’ve been waiting nine years in the RAF to get into a fast jet so it’s going to be good. I’ll let you know how I feel at the end of it.”
Episode 2Episode 245 min
In the second episode, the fighter pilot students at Britain’s very own academy for Top Guns turn their attention to dogfighting. Learning air combat is a key skill if they want to reach their goal of flying solo, and eventually the brand new F35 Lightning.
Episode 3Episode 345 min
It's the final stage for three students at Britain's very own Top Gun Academy. The school's only female student, Danners, has an injury which could threaten her whole career....With some strong language