Secrets of the F-14 Pilot Who Inspired TOP GUN

An in-depth conversation with retired U.S. Navy fighter pilot C.J. "Heater" Heatley about his time as a Top Gun instructor (including several years flying MiG out of Area 51), an extra in the movie "Top Gun," the commanding officer of a Tomcat squadron that developed tactics used in Desert Storm, and the author of the greatest selling coffee table book of all time. To find out more about Heater's cancer battle and to contribute to his recovery please go to https://givetaxfree.org/campaigns/squ.... Subscribe to THE MOOCH REPORT (this channel's free weekly behind-the-scenes update) here: http://eepurl.com/hDfbsj Support this channel by using the SUPER THANKS (heart icon above) or by becoming a Patron at   / wardcarroll   Buy one or all three of the books in the PUNK'S TRILOGY, Ward's popular first three novels about life a Tomcat squadron, at https://www.usni.org/punks-trilogy-re.... Use the PUNKYT discount code at checkout for 25% off to YouTube channel subscribers. Also available in KINDLE format here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09R1MX8SY And as an audiobook here: PUNK'S WAR: https://www.audible.com/pd/Punks-War-... PUNK'S WING: https://www.amazon.com/Punks-Wing-Pun... PUNK'S FIGHT: https://www.amazon.com/Punks-Fight-Pu... Get official channel gear at https://my-store-b7f9c9.creator-sprin...