They were talking while flying above Jordan and western Iraq alongside their USAF counterparts on a mission to intercept Iranian tactical ballistic missiles. The second series of the Channel 4 News programme offers the audience a behind-the-scenes view of frontline missions such as this, while blending in moments of life perhaps more relatable to a civilian audience.
Speaking to BFBS Forces Radio , executive producer Mark Tattersall explained that while the pilots were intercepting Iranian missiles it felt like the world was "on the precipice of something He said: "Iran were launching those missiles and it felt like World War Three was looming at that time and [Wing Commander] Jenni was massively involved in that. Later Wg Cdr Jenni speaks with her six-year-old daughter who excitedly tells her mother she has been named Star of the Week at primary school for the first time.
The touching moment is poignant, particularly for those whose jobs keep them away from their families β an experience commonly associated with service life. Wg Cdr Jenni is keen for all watching to be inspired by her service and consider a career in the RAF as they might be unaware of how supportive the military can be for parents.
Another scene in Top Guns shows the tense moment a Typhoon pilot flying over the Black Sea off the coast of Ukraine is warned by a Russian fighter jet they are getting too close to the border with Russia, saying: "If you don't leave, you will be destroyed. The RAF pilot explains that if the Russian pilot were to pull the trigger there was absolutely nothing he could do about it, adding: "This could be game over for us.
Flight Lieutenant Josh explained to BFBS Forces Radio what it felt like at that moment, saying: "You hear the Russian voice come on the radio and effectively tell us that we're approaching the state border of the Russian Federation and turn around now, or you will be destroyed.
