Top Gun Fighter Weapons School HGU-33 Pilot Helmet

This shirt features a Fighter Weapons School instructor HGU-33 restored by PFH.

During the 1980s, the U.S. Navy Fighter Weapons School—better known as TOPGUN—trained elite naval aviators in advanced air-to-air combat tactics at NAS Miramar, California. Flying aircraft such as the F-5E/F Tiger II and A-4 Skyhawk as adversaries against fleet fighters including the F-14 Tomcat, TOPGUN instructors recreated the tactics of potential enemy aircraft to sharpen the skills of Navy fighter crews. The school’s demanding training, colorful adversary aircraft, and unmistakable flight gear helped define one of the most iconic eras in U.S. Naval Aviation history.

Product features

- 100% ring-spun US cotton — soft, pre-shrunk heavyweight (6.1 oz/yd²)

- Garment-dyed finish for a vintage, textured color and handfeel

- Tubular knit without side seams for a clean, flattering silhouette

- Durable double-needle stitching on all seams with sewn-in label

- Sizes S–4XL available; choice of 58 colors to suit personal style

Care instructions

- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)

- Do not bleach

- Tumble dry: low heat

- Iron, steam or dry: low heat

- Do not dryclean