Rear Adm. Kenneth W. “Pete” Pettigrew’s Vietnam success made him the only Top Gun instructor to put his training to practical ...

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Qualifying as a jet pilot in June 1966 ... outfit soon to be more widely known as Top Gun. It was during this time Pettigrew acquired his “Viper” call sign. In December 1971, Pettigrew ...

Rear Adm. Kenneth W. “Pete” Pettigrew, a Top Gun instructor, served as a consultant on the 1986 film "Top Gun," a scene from which is shown here. (U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command) ...