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Into the Danger Zone: TOPGUN Instructor Breaks Down the U.S. Strike on Iran

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A Top Gun instructor reveals how pilots have mere seconds to eject after being hit in a friendly fire incident.
This episode features an interview with retired Marine Corps pilot and Top Gun instructor David Burke, who analyzes a recent U.S.-Israel airstrike on Iran. He discusses the scale of the operation, pilot training, friendly fire incidents, and the emotional impact of targeting iconic aircraft like the F-14 Tomcat.

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A sharp, grounded look at the training and execution behind a major airstrike.

A Top Gun instructor breaks down the February 28 U.S. and Israel airstrike on Iran, but the real value is in the mechanics. The episode stays close to the work: long-range refueling, ejection training, blue-on-blue risk, and the kind of split-second discipline that keeps crews…

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