John Semcken (2nd Co.) appeared in July 11, 2022 Herald Weekly: Fascinating Facts You Didn’t Know About Top Gun

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15 Minutes of Fame

Not too many know who John Semcken is. To most of us, the name means absolutely nothing. Semcken was a technical adviser working for the US Navy and joined the production team of the movie. He had more than a behind-the-scenes role and can be seen in the movie itself.

Alamy Stock Photo // John with fellow Navy technical advisor, avy pilot and a Top Gun instructor Peter (‘Viper’) Pettigrew


In the well-known “You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling” scene, sung by Maverick in the O’s club, Semcken is seen singing alongside him, relishing in his 15 minutes of fame.