Do you remember that scene in Top Gun where a young, fresh-faced, if slightly cocky Tom Cruise (call sign Maverick) “buzzes” the control tower in his fighter jet?
Turns out real military pilots have a taste for that kind of malarkey too. Check out these incredible low-level fly bys. We’ll leave you to judge whether they’re exhibitions of unparalleled skill or bravado-fuelled stupidity.
“Now you see me…now you don’t?” Probably the lowest fly-by of all time … keep your eyes peeled … oh, and look out for the scorch marks left on the grass!
“Must not duck … MUST … NOT … DUCK!” Masculinity confirmed.
“Sea me now!” Blue Angels perform at San Francisco Bay.
“Alright guys! Keep your hair on!” Down time, Afghanistan-style.
(Warning: bad language.)
“Achtung baby!” Ground crew Luftwaffed.
“How’s about a game of chicken?” Chop out.
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(Featured image: Official U.S. Navy Imagery)
