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21 hours ago · The aviation-themed film was such a success in creating interest in naval aviation that the US Navy, which assisted with the film, set up recruitment desks outside some theaters. Producers paid the US Navy $886,000 (equivalent to $2,510,000 in 2023) as reimbursement for flight time of aircraft in the film with an F-14 billed at $7,600 (equivalent to $21,500 in 2023) per flight hour.
