Iron Eagle (1986)1986 File

The U.S. Air Force refused to cooperate because the plot involved the theft of military aircraft. Consequently, the aerial sequences were filmed in Israel using Israeli Air Force F-16s painted with American markings.

Released on January 17, 1986, Iron Eagle is a military action film that became a cultural touchstone of 80s "teen fantasy" and aerial adventure. Often compared to Top Gun (released later that same year), Iron Eagle distinguishes itself by centering on a civilian teenager's daring rescue mission rather than elite military training. 1. Production Overview Director: Sidney J. Furie. Iron Eagle (1986)1986

Jason Gedrick as Doug Masters and Louis Gossett Jr. as Colonel "Chappy" Sinclair. Iron Eagle (1986)1986