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230: Push The Envelope and Test Yourself. The Founding of TOP GUN. With Dan Pederson

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The Air Force and the Marines

In our air wing all the squadrons were led by example. We were losing guys to Sam's, Flack and even Miggs whose pilots well directed by radar would launch slashing attacks into our formations. The lack of quality sleep also put our nerves on edge at time we grew easily frustrated some people started to withdraw under the pressure. This didn't happen in my squadron skank and the other senior pilots set the example by flying almost all the difficult missions with the junior crews while never griping about the targets or the rules of engagement. They were great pilots as well as tremendous inspirations to all of us.

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