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202546 minPG-13documentary

Strike

202546 minPG-13documentary

In a rigorous training environment, students at the U.

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Channel: National Geographic

Strike

2025• 46 minPG-13

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In a rigorous training environment, students at the U.

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In the inaugural episode of Top Guns: The Next Generation, students at the United States Navy's elite fighter weapons school face the intense demands of high-speed bombing dives. As they navigate the challenges of advanced aerial combat training, one student grapples with the pressures of the program, prompting a critical reassessment of their future in military aviation. This episode highlights the rigorous training and mental fortitude required to succeed in one of the most prestigious military programs in the world.

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