“Top Gun” Movie… Where Were You 30++ Years Ago?

It was (over) 30 years ago, today
Maverick taught us how to fly
He’s been going in and out of style
But he’s guaranteed to raise a smile
So may I introduce to you
The act you’ve known for all these years
Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Top Gun

 

The latest movie trailer for Top Gun

And an interview from ConanOver 30 Years Ago: It was San Diego was the setting for a famous movie in the 1980’s. “Top Gun” was released on May 16, 1986, featuring Tom Cruise and Kelly McGillis in leading roles.

10/06/2018 Top Gun Siting? 10News reports, Coronado residents are buzzing after closure signs posted around town seem to indicate the return of “Maverick.”

San Diegans have known for about a month now that “Top Gun: Maverick” was set to return to San Diego for filming sometime this fall. Signs are leading residents to believe filming may be this week. The City of San Diego confirmed to 10News that a filming permit was issued Thursday for the area, but would not confirm for what film. A local who works at the base told 10News they expect actor Tom Cruise to be on base Friday, adding more credence to the film’s possible schedule.

30 best quotes from ‘Top Gun’: USA Today celebrated the 30th anniversary of Top Gun with a list of their favorite quotes.

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Pilots at the United States Navy’s elite fighter weapons school compete to be best in the class, one daring young pilot, Tom Cruise as Maverick, learns about himself and life from the Navy, a civilian instructor and from his fellow pilot trainees.

There were many scenes from Oceanside to Miramar to San Diego in the movie.

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