About this season
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.
Episodes (3)
1. Episode 1
Aired 20 August 2019 • 45 min
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.”
2. Episode 2
Aired 27 August 2019 • 45 min
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.
3. Episode 3
Aired 3 September 2019 • 45 min
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