Meagan Varley and Jay Consalvi, recent Naval Academy graduates, train as naval aviators flying the F-14 Tomcat while facing real combat in Iraq.
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Meagan Varley and Jay Consalvi, recent Naval Academy graduates, train as naval aviators flying the F-14 Tomcat while facing real combat in Iraq.
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Meagan Varley and Jay Consalvi, recent graduates of the Naval Academy, train to become naval aviators flying the F-14 Tomcat. Over two and a half years, they undergo rigorous training, including dogfights in the Nevada desert and night landings on aircraft carriers in the Atlantic. Their skills are tested during deployments to Iraq, where they face real combat situations. The film captures their experiences and the challenges of serving in the United States Navy during the final years of the F-14's service.
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Why Watch
- See real F-14 dogfights filmed authentically.
- Meet Navy pilots Jay Consalvi and Meagan Varley.
- Find out about the F-14's last years in service.
Did You Know
- The budget for Speed & Angels was $1.5 million, mostly for fuel.
- Filming started in 2003 and lasted four years until 2007.
- Paco Chierici received permission from Vice Admiral James M. Zortman in 2006.
- The last flight of the F-14 occurred in September 2006.
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Who directed the documentary Speed & Angels?
Speed & Angels was directed by Peyton Wilson.
What was the budget for Speed & Angels?
The budget for Speed & Angels was $1.5 million.
When was Speed & Angels released on DVD and Blu-Ray?
Speed & Angels was released on DVD and Blu-Ray on September 16, 2008.
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