The original "Top Gun" famously boosted Naval Aviator recruitment by about 500%, and officials believe the new sequel can have a similar effect on current recruitment efforts.

The jacket first appeared in the original "Top Gun" in 1986. A large patch on its back commemorates a real-life US battleship's tour of Japan, Taiwan, and the Western Pacific.

The flight instructor who trained actors in the 2022 Top Gun: Maverick movie has died in a small plane crash during an air show in New Mexico. Charles Thomas "Chuck" Coleman was the only person on ...