Series synopsis
Fighter Pilot: The Real Top Gun is a British documentary television series that premiered on ITV1 on August 20, 2019. It ended on September 3, 2019. It stars Samantha Bond.
This three-part documentary series follows a trio of fighter pilot recruits as they attempt to become the best of the best - to be selected to fly the RAF’s brand new F35 Lightning jet.
Premise
This three-part documentary series follows a trio of fighter pilot recruits as they attempt to become the best of the best - to be selected to fly the RAF’s brand new F35 Lightning jet.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Samantha Bond as Narrator (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | August 20, 2019 | September 3, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 In the first episode, Andy and Sedge must sit their fast jet driving test at the fighter pilot base at RAF Valley in Anglesey. Until now both have only flown propeller planes. For Andy a combination of training and a secondment to the States has meant this has been a long time coming. He says: “Yeah, it’s a big moment. I’ve been waiting nine years in the RAF to get into a fast jet so it’s going to be good. I’ll let you know how I feel at the end of it.” |
August 20, 2019 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 In the second episode, the fighter pilot students at Britain’s very own academy for Top Guns turn their attention to dogfighting. Learning air combat is a key skill if they want to reach their goal of flying solo, and eventually the brand new F35 Lightning. |
August 27, 2019 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 It's the final stage for three students at Britain's very own Top Gun Academy. The school's only female student, Danners, has an injury which could threaten her whole career....With some strong language |
September 3, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ITV1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 20, 2019 |
| Last aired | September 3, 2019 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |