Hugh Jackman "Wolverine" Flies In An F-16 Fighting Falcon

Hugh Jackman the actor who plays "Wolverine" in the X-Men Movies prepares for a back seat flight aboard a USAF F-16 Fighting Falcon and then follows through. Hugh was in town at Fort Worth Air Force Reserve Base In Texas to promote his upcoming film "Eddie The Eagle" and show his support for the U.S. Military. Filmed on February 19, 2016.
Film Credits: SrA Benedick Calantas, PO2 Jason Howard
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[@RednexRool]

The only that gets me about these movie stars getting rides in fighter planes is that I worked on F-15s for 4 years and I begged for a ride and got told to piss off. These jags come in and the Air Force hands em out like candy.

[@darrellforbes8131]

As a previous 130 Loadmaster, I did my share of flying while in the AF. With that being said, I FULLY agree with your comment. YOU work on the jet and can't even get a ride! Then comes (insert favorite celebrity) and they get the full on treatment. Sickening!

[@darrellforbes8131]

As a previous 130 Loadmaster, I did my share of flying while in the AF. With that being said, I FULLY agree with your comment. YOU work on the jet and can't even get a ride! Then comes (insert favorite celebrity) and they get the full on treatment. Sickening!

[@judyvalencia3257]

Wow, you're braver than me. I wouldn't go in one of those if you payed me.

[@duartepaintinghandymanservices]

yup that aint right man

[@fightingfalconfan]

You as a AF personel won't get one in these since it costs a ton of money for a hour of flight, you won't get the USAF or any branch of military good PR views, and since your in the air force they expect you to make a few sacrifices. I would love to ride in one of these multi-million dollar jet fighters, but I am not in the public eye like a movie/tv star is. It won't ever happen.

[@DougieD_Funk]

Seeing Hugh "Wolverine" Jackman on the side of that aircraft gave me goosebumps for some reason. What a badass opportunity .

[@mastertemple8369]

Me too...

[@voidspace6326]

Did he pass the metal detector when he entered the base ?

[@keymind117]

Void Space I don't think you understand how entering an air force base works

[@samsignorelli]

Might be a reference to Wolverine during the Cockrum era of the X-Men comic....he DID set off metal detectors when entering the Pentagon...

[@DarthZackTheFirstI]

really? you get the chance to find out if its real and you just let him in without !?!

[@Skywalker8562]

I saw the TX on his vertical stabilizer. Did he fly out of Ellington joint base in Houston?

[@e0nema0tak1v]

@@keymind117 I dont think you understand how a joke works

[@huliediggs20]

Great to see him at the 457th Fighter Group of the 301st. I served there for 10yrs.

[@charlenetubbs5967]

The.. Great State of Texas! DFW was my Stomping Grounds. 💖

[@jawadalishah2075]

Came here after watching Gerard Butler Flies with Thunderbirds video

[@tobybakermedia1033]

Same lol

[@uncensoredmusic1337]

Hugh who?

[@jtatum6900]

Same gerard and hugh are hot af

[@Chris71379]

LOL! - Same HERE! SEEMED like There was A LITTLE MORE Action/Footage that was Covered, in Gerard Butler's vid!

[@HappyHands.]

immediately noticed the differences in uniforms , the thunderbirds all have tailored tight fitting ground uniforms LOL

[@sportsmed77]

Hugh loves the military. Despite being Australian, I've actually seen him give to charities that help U.S. troops.

[@lenardmalcolm8800]

sportsmed77 you do realise Australia has a military as advanced and good as the US ? I’m ex army I know

[@SamCM40K]

Lenard Malcolm thank you for your service but are you telling me on a one-on-one combat situation the Australian military could keep up with the United States military?

[@chrissequioa4376]

ScM40K he doesn’t mean keeping up... he means technologically equivalent. The Americans have numbers but are equally equipped as the Australians.

[@nickz5849]

Chris Madtha So in your opinion the only thing the Americans have are strength in numbers and not being more advanced technology wise? That's simply not true

[@ianmuir3640]

The Australian says only lost one man in Vietnam

[@Lby54229]

You just know those Airmen are having the time of their lives with Wolverine.

[@Airplanemode01]

We absolutely were he was very nice to us and very polite. Easily one of the nicest celebrities I've ever met in my life.

[@Zatracenec]

Damn....Hugh Jackman can play Joel from Last of Us! :-o

[@MrTheedarkhorse]

Good call. I'm sure Naughty Dog considered him.

[@wolfjosh97]

@@MrTheedarkhorse well no theres a show coming out apparently so maybe he can do that lol

[@delt19]

Man this guy just seems like an all around good dude.

[@shawntannehill]

3:17 they even put his name on it.

[@jamescox7182]

Thank you Mr. Jackman for your support of our military and their families.

[@seanhalloran4286]

“Don’t worry about any heavy G’s; my skeleton is Adamantium and I have an excellerated healing factor.”

[@OskarZebra]

It was incredible that an Actor took some time off and spent the time with the troops. Just Matt Demon and other actors who support our troops. It boost our moral and motivates. Thank you for this sharing this video.

[@dsgarden]

And like no offense man I wish you all the mental help of course but when u eff up other countries I can’t really say you’re the respectable kind.

[@pork_friedrice]

He’s Australian ya tool...supporting troops? Dumbass!

[@italianirishscotish]

Hey, I remember that! I was leaving the base when he came on. One of our Jets still has his name on it I think...

[@FASTGUILD3000]

F-16 is such a beautiful machine, first time I saw one years ago, fell in love with the Falcon. (Owned Falcon 4.0 way back in the day...was a simulation of the Block 50/52 F-16 Fighting Falcon)

[@diskuslars7527]

No Falcon 4.0 is just Arcade If you want a Sim play Dcs;)

[@majorborngusfluunduch8694]

​@@diskuslars7527 Falcon BMS is where its at. Don't kid yourself.

[@NAME-xh9yw]

Everybody's a fighter pilot until Tom Cruise arrives

[@snowblind9065]

and everybody's,s a better actor than tom "ruse" the cruise

[@aussiedave1248]

Tom who, is he an actor or something.

[@banglamaster]

😁

[@punkfunkyeahstudios1718]

And their still a fighter pilot afterwards 🙄

[@HalfUnder]

Funny story, My father was the Ops Group commander when Tom Cruise came through. One of his squadrons (36th Fighter Squadron) took him up for the F16 flight he has mentioned before. As a thank you he asked the guys if there was anything he could do for them. A young 1st Lt jokingly said a popcorn machine for the hooch bar would be great. About a month later one arrived and it gets restocked with popcorn, oil, etc a few times a year still to this day. This happened back in either 95 or 96 (hard to remember back that far.) I got a chance to meet him while he was at Osan (I was about 11 or 12 at the time) the first thing I said to him was "You made my father change his callsign from Maverick to Irish."

[@lstgexs2483]

"look, up in the sky, its the wolverine!"

[@georgeatkins9387]

Loved the in-flight dialog.

[@baksban74]

I'm just gonna say that this sort of smile that just wouldn't go away puts smiles on people's faces.

[@kerryparks1979]

What a missed opportunity of Jackman and the pilot doing a SLOW MODE walk the the jet!

[@volcommadness]

Love that he did this in texas!!! Love my state!!!

[@OhMayi1]

I’m here after Gerard Butler’s 9.3 G’s Thunderbird flight, what kind of roller coaster is this?? Wolverine becomes into a kitten 🐱 😂

[@maxenra]

I thought it was 9.4g's. But what's a tenth after 7 anyway?

[@cluelesssimmer5856]

Hugh Jackman has a personality that makes you enjoy watching him enjoy things.

[@Tokenblackguru101]

“You were the one that was attacked by the Grizzly?” Wolverine to Troop

[@davido1953]

Lousy place to hang a go-pro.

[@cameronstanley2533]

david letterman some of the flight systems might be classified

[@jrpascarell6049]

Cloudy Dayz yeah, don’t want to show speeds, systems, etc

[@cameronstanley2533]

No, like targeting systems, counter measures, jammers, radar, weapon systems, communication and digital systems, etc.. as it stands USA has air superiority over the rest world, if they want to remain that way you dont show everyone ur playing cards I work along side maintenance crews that fix these jets, sometimes you’re not even aloud to look at some of this stuff

[@potatoeater2629]

Cloudy Dayz looks like you dont know shit about fighter jets

[@LarsHofman]

@@cameronstanley2533 there really isn't much classified of the F16 and besides that, the cam is to show the seat, not the instrument panel. It really is a shitty place to put a camera.

[@pspboy7]

Wow, they even painted his name on the fuselage!

[@mortarman81guns]

Just FYI, it's actually a sticker. They have computer controlled, high-precision cutting machines that cut them out from blanks

[@robertvanderzalm4464]

Thank you for sharing this experience with us! Hope you liked it. It seems cool!

[@charlenetubbs5967]

The Great State of Texas!💖 Hugh's Great, too. DFW. My ole stomping grounds.

[@Cherry-op1kx]

That looks so fun! I can’t wait to ride one of those #USAF! 🥰

[@crazehcakes]

I could never be in a fighter jet because I would scat “danger zone” to myself the whole time

[@Magmax30]

Hugh 'Wolverine' Jackman Couldn't have put it more perfect 👍

[@FredQuijada]

Dexter Fletcher and Taron Eggerton, just casually hanging out there too. WHAT!

[@francorocket9908]

Maybe his papers say Hugh Jackman but we all know that he is Wolverine

[@leeenfieldsmle]

No chance of him puking, looked like there were no G's...born to be mild.

[@Aoi_blues]

Edgar was like you can do it man, I'm right here I'm good 😂

[@_Chef_]

nice to understand, that all those people are best pilots

[@sarahmercier8076]

+Ryan Reynolds should do a parody of this, Wade Wilson "Deadpool" Flies in an F-16 Fighting Falcon

[@melindabendle6459]

God Bless United States Military Air Force..🇺🇸🇺🇸😇🇺🇸🇺🇸💗

[@kerstinkirschbaum8263]

Wolverine 4 ever. What about thhe metalbody in Security? Bo brob. X- men

[@utubbabe1234]

how cool is that they put his name and character on the plane .....

[@kennethcarter4516]

Gerard Butler flew with the Thunderbirds and now Hugh Jackman gets to fly with 31st fighter Squadron ... F- 16's are getting very popular than before. It was always a brilliant flying machine.

[@SyIIIka]

Look at his eyes before takeoff and after , it's amazing )

[@coppertankisland4952]

It's weird to think that Hugh was flying in an F-16 above my sisters house...lolol

[@lancealbon46]

I love what they did to the side of his seat there: Hugh “Wolverine” Jackman

[@mickfeenstra2766]

he is the coolest dude :)

[@americanallthewayredneck3917]

i remember when i was enlisted you had to go to ejection seat school before u could get a back seat hop.

[@skip741x3]

That was the kiddie park ride compared to gerard butlers 9.4G hellride!

[@robwade7952]

Sorry those planes wont do over 9gs...there only certified for 7.5gs

[@wildbill6976]

Earnhardt Jr. was laughing while chewing gum at 8G's while going supersonic...

[@trojandude3127]

laughed like a kid "I'm glad I didn't puke man". WOLVERINE did fly! what a cool experience.

[@mikefelty2625]

As soon as I saw Texas flags everywhere, and that he was going up in an F-16, I figured that they were at the Fort Worth JRB. My dad has been a mechanic/F-16 wing expert for Lockheed Martin for 40 years and works at the plant that is joined with this base. It's cool to know that this wasn't far from me.

[@jeffg1524]

This and Gerard Butler's video with the Thunderbirds are good companion videos. 👍

[@matthewkim9984]

3:25 double seat viper just looks so off XD

[@davidmc1489]

Man that is one beautiful aircraft....just a sleek fast looking hella awesome bird....

[@fanwilliam7725]

What a badass callsign.

[@MrSparta93]

Oh look its Sgt Martin (Dexter Fletcher) Havent seen him in a very long time.

[@Thunderer0872]

+Aztecax Looking real grey too.... ''Guns for show.......knives for a Pro!" LockStock....

[@poopsandwichessss]

I thought that was him.

[@krashd]

"If the milk turns sour, I'm not the kind of puss.." Oh, that wasn't him :D

[@viperx7262]

When hugh Jackman realizes there are people more badass than he is

[@RICREYNOLDSMUSIC]

I have made parts for this beautiful machine. A friend of mine got life time vertigo after flying in one. You can also see Jack`s demeanor change from arrival to getting into the plane.

[@spiff1003]

+Ricky Reynolds Vertigo is not very funny, but the experience must be worth a hundred vertigos at once. The F16 is in eyes THE most beautiful fighter.

[@samsignorelli]

My father was one of the Convair engineers on the Falcon.

[@highlanderlj]

Welcome to Texas, Hugh! Hope you enjoyed our great state.

[@MajinGouki]

6:27 tnking "am i going outer space?

[@lukefrombk]

God Bless America and Australia

[@luiskurt206]

everyone is like a "little kid" when flying in planes awesome toys

[@kerryparks1979]

I was expecting Ryan Reynolds trying to take Hackman's thunder! Hahaha

[@gt4th]

Now the Gerard Butler flying with the Thunder birds thats how it's done!

[@DUBEE43]

I'm so jealous

[@DaytonCarCare]

4:51 those are some big ass sun glasses ;)

[@kimberlydavis5034]

It's truly awesome to see Hugh taking time from his busy schedule to send time with our Troops. 🇺🇸

[@vargo0515]

Its BETTER to get drunk FIRST!😄😅

[@chrissmilich3530]

In the comics Wolverine can fly. Here he is flying

[@pnut3844able]

Chris Smilich wtf no he can't lmao

[@chrissmilich3530]

@@pnut3844able the hell he cant

[@tomrohan8480]

Hugh Jackman has the best stance and physique.. its nice to see Tarret Egerton saluting Hugh on the tarmac

[@accessdenied9716]

Wow Dex Fletcher is around. Long time no see. Currahee "Sgt. Martin!"

[@andrewgirdlestone7607]

did I see Dexter Fletcher in there, Press Gang

[@johnrodriguez7742]

Like Gerard Butler, Hugh Jackman has been blessed with a cinematic career, and, an opportunity to fly with The United States Air Force. Hooah!!🇺🇸🗽🦅🔫

[@eternity68]

And Tom Cruise

[@unusualbydefault]

even wolvie seems nervous while riding with one of the most badass machines humans ever build :D

[@wb-usmcret.2337]

Hugh jackman: One of the good guys! WB-USMC-RET

[@ayushbisht5510]

He is lucky man Sitting and flying in a fighter jet

[@strikezero01]

I remember that "night of the museum 3"..... Lancelot: Huge Ackman!!

[@piergiorgiogoldoni9652]

Hugh Jackman is and will forever be the only Wolverine in the flesh and bone

[@DIAMONDBIRD4]

FT. WORTH'S FINEST!! 301ST "SPADS" FW. COOL TO KNOW HE FLEW IN FT. WORTH, TX

[@leonardoamorim7859]

Nice man, niiiceee ;=) My dream is to be in the F-16 or other jetplane

[@hendranhw60]

an old F5 is good too

[@scotthopkins7711]

Rubbish camera work not great to be honest

[@kendesjarlais7577]

f-16 are horrible to film back seat passengers. f18 are the best

[@scotthopkins7711]

Ken Desjarlais I understand but it shows nothing we supposed to be watching how this Actor thinks of flying.

[@reconx86]

+Ken Desjarlais *Gerald Butler* did a ride in the *F16* and view was excelent

[@ZenMastaKai]

who shot and edited this shit??

[@steviespaind4307]

Should have had Dexter Fletcher direct the film, he was there, I saw him at the start of the vid.

[@klauspendolo1393]

If he gets the claws out now, hes gonna breach the integrity of the hull...

[@Alexandria197]

I would LOVE to fly in one of those too!

[@flanker0ne]

I wonder what Dr. Perry Cox would have to say about that??

[@silverdc5]

Captain Hugh "the Wolverine" Jackman?

[@RichardsWorld]

He's like. Wow, this is show much better than in the movies.

[@garrl007]

Probably went out and bought one after this video. Lucky man!

[@semiedgv]

This video WILL get popular, who's with me?

[@Gung_Ho_Vids]

+Damex: Gaming I'm with you.

[@thomaskishmanii2675]

+Damex: Gaming Claws up baby!

[@bergkampthagoat]

+Damex: Gaming 100%

[@semiedgv]

I FUCKING NEW IT

[@semiedgv]

+Damex: Gaming Knew*

[@soundknight]

You know, he's famous and loaded but I bet after this he still felt lucky ;)

[@michaelengle9062]

+Brian Cullen I bet he did. I've never met him myself, but I've heard from those who have, that he's a really cool, down-to-earth guy.

[@flightdoc9087]

He meant that Hugh was lucky to have flown in an F-16. Not that the pilot was lucky to have met him. I think you've got it backwards

[@mikemoore2791]

+Flight Doc no mate. you have.

[@soundknight]

Look, no point arguing any further, Flight Doc is correct.

[@mikemoore2791]

Brian Cullen actually i replied to wrong comment. I agree with you lol. Anyway. Like, whatever.

[@vc2368]

Me: I took Wolverine in my F-15 for a ride. Friends: Yea right.

[@ameenaah12]

I would’ve shit my pants.. the fighter jets are so badass and awesome to watch but I could never get in one 😂

[@mhelsalla3965]

he passed out between 6:57 to 7:10 hehe ^_^

[@Clystron426]

Man, they went easy on him. Check out Gerard Butler's video.

[@theeimp]

To be fair, Butler flew with the Thunderbirds.

[@agidorken5812]

9

[@lesliesunshine8287]

this guy fly's an F16 ?. unbelievable. he's got my vote.

[@jamesknight5860]

Sweet, First King Leonidas (G. Butler) and now Wolverine (Hugh Jackman)!!!

[@raiyu1985]

"If Navy's jobs were easy, we'd let Air Force do it!" - Navy

[@mhks68]

The Navy sends thier men's division! AKA the Marines!

[@raiyu1985]

Hahahah! Damn right! Marines is still department of the Navy!

[@jeremystewert4303]

raiyu1985 yeah, the MEN'S department!

[@MoviesSam]

This kind of activity pisses me off so badly. I was active duty Air Force, got all kind of recognition or a variety of things, won awards base-wide, and asked to get an incentive ride in our squadron of F4s that were on base. I was sent a polite no from the squadron commander. BUT, this A-hole, who has nothing to do with our military service gets one. I just had to vent.

[@micahroe388]

+Sam Casale Photography Someone is salty...

[@myfunny39]

Its really sad.. how they treat there own people.. at list could have done some lottery system since this flights are costly.. but dont do that.. do they??

[@abderraoufbouchellig9758]

that's what you get when you serve for corporations you pay you ride you don't you work like a bitch

[@DT-hp8de]

Feel better now? I think it's awesome that these A-list Hollywood actors can take time away from their families and busy schedules to appreciate our country's military. I'm an Army veteran myself and feel nothing but pride.

[@certifiedinsane5646]

Gerald butler's flight was way more exciting he was pulling jeez think even pulling 9gs! This is Sparta!

[@theABK1]

wish maverick was his pilot now that wouldve been the best youtube vid everrrr!!!!

[@DB-vd4nl]

Why cut the part where he cried and pee his pants? WHY?

[@jorgegaytan3012]

D B lol

[@Beaver_Monday]

Jealous and petty LOL

[@flyingcatsofthesalishsea.]

I am next...get in line behind me...

[@flyingcatsofthesalishsea.]

Your dad took him up...ok cool..so give us a heads up, what is the film about?...seriously..some of us would like to see any new, good film with jets in the theme...thx

[@flyingcatsofthesalishsea.]

Just gettin all excited when I smell jet exhaust..all good, have a great day...

[@flyingcatsofthesalishsea.]

sorry don't get it...have a great day

[@flyingcatsofthesalishsea.]

dots?

[@flyingcatsofthesalishsea.]

Oh you.......mean....periods......fuck you......

[@powderwigwoodenteethmf5037]

I just saw him at the gym working out in my hometown. He's shooting the 3rd wolverine sequel movie. The guy is huge and strong as fuck

[@Ace-xe2uo]

Damn WOW Hugh very impressive we could arm his F-16 and ship him out to do combat missions that's awesome.