If you're a fan of Top Gun, then you probably remember the scene where Goose and Maverick go inverted over a Russian Mig, and proceed to snap a Polaroid, canopy to canopy. The thing is, was that shot 1) even possible and 2) would it have turned out? Photographer Blair Bunting, the Patriots Jet Team based out of Byron, California, as well as Jaron Schneider and Toby Harriman (both of Planet Unicorn Productions) decided to put the myth to the test... and actually recreated it.
For Blair Bunting's blog: blog.blairbunting.com/top-gun/
For a full behind-the-scenes breakdown: planetunicorn.com/topgun
Jet Team:
Lead Pilot: Rob “Scratch” Mitchell
Safety Pilot: John “Bordz” Posson
Blair’s Pilot: Scott “Banker” Ind
Photo Pilot: Randy “Howler” Howell
Producers: Blair Bunting & Rob “Scratch” Mitchell (Speedbird Productions)
Aerial Coordinator: Rob “Scratch” Mitchell
Directed by: Planet Unicorn
Camera Operators: Jaron Schneider, Toby Harriman
Drone Operator: Toby Harriman
Aerial Action Cameras: Steve Rings Diethelm, Toby Harriman
Editor: Jaron Schneider
Special thanks to the entire Patriots Jet Team ground crew