Top Gun: Maverick F/A-18 Super Hornet Joins Palm Springs Air Museum Collection
The F/A-18 Super Hornet used in the filming of Top Gun: Maverick is now on public display at the Palm Springs Air Museum.
The Palm Springs Air Museum has added an F/A-18 Super Hornet to its permanent collection. The aircraft, famously associated with the film Top Gun: Maverick, was utilized as a primary prop for the character Captain Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell.
To mark the arrival, the museum is hosting a series of talks featuring veteran F/A-18 pilots who will detail the realities of operating the advanced fighter jet. These sessions provide an educational look at naval aviation operations beyond the film's narrative.
The display serves to bridge the gap between aviation history and cinematic culture. The museum aims to leverage the connection to the film to increase visitor engagement with its broader aerospace exhibits.