This day in Naval Aviation History

"Highlander-Datsuns are Forever" (jamesbowland) 05/14/2020 at 10:48 • Filed to: None

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This is a picture of US Navy LT. Nick Bradshaw shortly before his last flight on May 13th, 1986. Lt Bradshaw was killed after he and his pilot were forced to eject from their USN Grumman F-14 Tomcat while trying to engage an adversary aircraft during a simulated combat sortie off the coast of California. The pilot was unharmed. Unfortunately LT. Nick Bradshaw did not survive the ejection. Both Lt Bradshaw and Mitchell were quickly recovered from the Pacific waters by a Coast Guard helicopter from US Coast Guard Station San Diego.
The Board of Inquiry determined that the F-14's departure from controlled flight was induced by the disruption of air flow into the starboard engine.This disruption stalled the engine, which produced enough yaw rate to induce a spin Which was unrecoverable. There was no way the pilot could see or avoid the jetwash. The pilot’s record was cleared, and was restored to flight status without further delay.

F-14 Tomcat Stock Photo US Navy

Future next gen S2000 owner > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 05/14/2020 at 11:03

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ttyymmnn > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 05/14/2020 at 11:03

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RIP, Lt. Bradshaw.

May you forever feel the need. The need for speed.

facw > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 05/14/2020 at 11:04

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This story feels vaguely familiar...

InFierority Complex > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 05/14/2020 at 11:05

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Everyon e knows that Goose faked his death to beco me a doctor in an Emergency Department in downtown Chicago.

Stapleface-Now Hyphenated! > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 05/14/2020 at 11:05

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I still chuckle that this movie is PG.

SBA Thanks You For All The Fish > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 05/14/2020 at 11:07

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Heh.

Mrs. Bradshaw later remarried.

Today she lives a quiet life in Malibu, enjoying classical music and the company of Jack and Diane, two American kids from the heartland.

SBA Thanks You For All The Fish > InFierority Complex 05/14/2020 at 11:09

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Heh, yeah, his makeover was damn effective too.

PyroHoltz f@h Oppo 261120 > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 05/14/2020 at 11:14

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This is good oppo.

I’m looking forward to the new movie, but don't tell anyone.

Darkbrador > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 05/14/2020 at 11:14

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Is this an alternative universe where Goose has twins, and not one son ?

Did I miss something ? IS this the plot of the new Top Gun movie ?!?

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > SBA Thanks You For All The Fish 05/14/2020 at 11:17

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She was an american girl. 

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > PyroHoltz f@h Oppo 261120 05/14/2020 at 11:18

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The trailer gave me goose bumps, I am not afraid to admit I to am looking forward to the new movie. 

WasGTIthenGTOthenNOVAnowbacktoGTI > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 05/14/2020 at 11:21

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user314 > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 05/14/2020 at 11:23

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Couldn’t find a Tomcat Missing Man Formation, but this will do:

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > WasGTIthenGTOthenNOVAnowbacktoGTI 05/14/2020 at 11:23

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Tom Cruise must be  standing on a stool in that scene.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > user314 05/14/2020 at 11:24

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*tears

bmil128 > Darkbrador 05/14/2020 at 11:26

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I think that’s a behind the scenes photo and not a prop photo assuming they used twins for the son.  Or you could be correct.....

user314 > Darkbrador 05/14/2020 at 11:27

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Goose’s son   Bradley was played by twins Aaron and Adam Weiss in Top Gun, and will also be in Top Gun: Maverick .

BoxerFanatic, troublesome iconoclast. > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 05/14/2020 at 11:35

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Dude, I’m pretty sure that’s Gilbert Lowe. Or Dr. Mark Greene...

ttyymmnn > user314 05/14/2020 at 11:44

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Gotta get around those child labor laws. 

ttyymmnn > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 05/14/2020 at 11:45

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But, he was still not too short to be a Naval Aviator. 

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > ttyymmnn 05/14/2020 at 11:50

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I am too tall to be a Naval Aviator. 

Only Vespas... > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 05/14/2020 at 12:07

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I think after seeing the men’s locker room scenes from this film that Mr. Scott misunderstood the meaning of “de- briefing”.

ttyymmnn > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 05/14/2020 at 12:39

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Speaking of which, you might find this article interesting:

When U.S. air force discovered the flaw of averages

SBA Thanks You For All The Fish > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 05/14/2020 at 13:02

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I think he’s famous for 6" lifts in all these scenes.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > SBA Thanks You For All The Fish 05/14/2020 at 13:06

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https://www.chamaripashoes.com/tom-cruise-elevator-shoes.html

SBA Thanks You For All The Fish > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 05/14/2020 at 13:06

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Well, there’s been conjecture over the years that all the “locker room” and “shirtless volleyball” scenes were included to broaden the appeal amongst certain viewers.

Bold of you to mention your “Goose Bump” nevertheless...

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Candidly, with the lockdown and the way this has dragged on?  hell yes, I’m looking forward to a movie-night out with some good pizza, a couple of beers and some completely mindless Go USA blockbuster US Navy Recruiting feature in a Multi-plex.  I’m tired of this lockdown.  Let us go out and watch Maverick!

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > SBA Thanks You For All The Fish 05/14/2020 at 13:15

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Heck yeah. On a humorous note. My dad, and some other friends of mine went to see Titanic when it came out expecting a good ol disaster action flick. OMG were we in for a shock. 

SBA Thanks You For All The Fish > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 05/14/2020 at 13:31

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Oh, dear. 

imadick > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 05/14/2020 at 13:46

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Well you got me, thought is was a serious post for a second. RIP Goose.

Just Jeepin' > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 05/14/2020 at 14:30

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I still haven’t seen it.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Just Jeepin' 05/14/2020 at 14:43

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Don’t bother. 

Just Jeepin' > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 05/14/2020 at 14:47

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Way ahead of you.