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Corey Moylan|Movies|7 Jun 2024

Who is the real-life pilot who claims to be the inspiration for Maverick?

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Retry Correct Incorrect Congressman Randy “Duke” Cunningham has long held the belief that the character of Maverick was based on his days in the Navy. Before entering politics, he served as an instructor at the Top Gun school. The writers and producers have never confirmed this.
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Who is the real-life pilot who claims to be the inspiration for Maverick?

  • Pete “Viper” Pettigrew
  • Chris “Legs” Fox
  • Randy “Duke” Cunningham
  • Charles “Heater” Heatley
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