In the 1986 film ‘Top Gun,’ he served as a consultant and made an appearance, although his call sign, “Viper,” was sported by another actor. By the time of his death at age 82 on June 23 ...

The Viper red dot and mount are made from a single piece of 6061 aluminum and fits directly onto the receiver of most ...

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) ...