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Top Gun - Behind the Curtain

Join the Minnesota Council of the Navy League in a one-of-a-kind Top Gun Experience. At Top Gun: Behind the Curtain, you will hear real stories from Veteran Navy Pilots, Active-Duty Navy F/A-18 and F35 Fighter pilots, and Top Gun Graduates. Many people are not aware that the famed Top Gun is only one of numerous advanced weapons schools in the US Navy and the US Military. You will be briefed on the background of Top Gun and how it compares to the other lesser known but equally potent weapon schools. These briefings will prepare you to fully appreciate Top Gun: Maverick in Imax, which is included with your Behind the Curtain ticket. After the movie, active-duty Navy Fighter pilots give you the real scoop on the reality of flying compared to the Hollywood version. In addition, F/A-18 and F35 aircraft will be available for viewing up close. This is an event yo

Event Date and time: Wed, June 1, 2022 4:30 PM – 10:30 PM CDT

Location: US Airforce Joint Base Ft. Snelling, 760 Military Highway, Minneapolis, MN 55450

All event participants must be US citizens and be vetted to gain base access for this event. You must be registered by May 23 to attend. See our Eventbrite page to register and for more information.

Ticket price: Adult $50/Student $20

Register at: TOPGUN Behind the Curtain Tickets, Wed, Jun 1, 2022 at 4:30 PM | Eventbrite