Mitchell Mugs
Description: According to David F. Brown’s book Tomcat Alley: A Photographic Roll Call of the Grumman F-14 Tomcat, 160694 was assigned to VF-51 during the making of the movie and received full Top Gun movie markings. The aircraft featured the fictious VF-1 badge, which was actually the insignia for VAW-110, an E-2C Hawkeye squadron based at Naval Air Station (NAS) Miramar. During the movie Top Gun, this Tomcat displayed Lt. Mitchell’s name and callsign plus that of his new RIO, Ltjg. Sam “Merlin” Wells. It was also equipped as a camera ship and shot many of the dramatic air-to-air ACM footage. This Tomcat was stricken on Sep. 26, 1994.
Description: B-25J Mitchell artwork paired with a classic aviation joke every warbird fan understands. Known for durability, versatility, and legendary WWII service, the Mitchell remains one of America’s most iconic medium bombers. This humorous vintage-style design captures ramp life, radial-engine charm, and the reality of keeping old warbirds flying.
