Think You're The Top Gun?
Think You're The Top Gun?
It had everything good about the Eighties - ridiculous hair, jock rock anthems, cars, motorbikes, fighter jets and a very sweaty volleyball scene. In celebration of #TopGunDay, we're quizzing you on your knowledge, Maverick.
It had everything good about the Eighties - ridiculous hair, jock rock anthems, cars, motorbikes, fighter jets and a very sweaty volleyball scene. In celebration of #TopGunDay, we're quizzing you on your knowledge, Maverick.

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What inspired the film?
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True or false: the US Navy authorised two real missile shots for the film, but the shots created using miniature planes and missiles were so realistic the Navy opened an investigation into whether real missiles were used.
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Who was the only actor NOT to vomit in the cockpit?
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True or false: the US Navy set up recruiting booths in cinemas to catch some of the adrenaline-charged guys leaving the movie, and had the highest applications rate for years as a result.
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How many times was director Tony Scott officially fired during production?
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Tiny hunk Tom Cruise is 5ft7in. He had to wear lifts in his scenes with co-star Kelly McGillis. What height is she?
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Who didn't actually want to star in the film, but was forced to by contractual obligations?
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Which one of these Hollywood actors DIDN'T turn down the role of Maverick?
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True or false: Top Gun was the highest-grossing film of 1986.