Tom Cruise appears at the Royal International Air Tattoo

Hollywood A-lister Tom Cruise has appeared at the largest military air show in the world marking the United States Air Force’s 75th anniversary.

The actor is most well-known for his roles in action film franchises Top Gun, Mission Impossible and was seen arriving at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on Saturday to witness the incredible air show displays at Royal International Air Tattoo.

The air show confirmed Cruise’s arrival tweeting a picture, captioning it: “He can be our wingman any time! Look who just arrived at #RIAT22!”

He was captured with a radiant smile, a sharp suit, and his trademark Aviator sunglasses.

Paul Atherton, chief executive of the RAF Charitable Trust Enterprises, said: “Tom’s visit is something we’ve been trying really hard to keep under wraps but keeping secrets like that is hard when they’re so exciting.

“The Top Gun films and Tom’s famous passion for aircraft and flying have really helped to catapult aviation into the spotlight, which will help promote and inspire future generations of young people.

“RIAT is a home for those who appreciate the brilliance and excitement of the aviation world, so I am delighted to be able to welcome Tom to that home.”

Cruise, 60, was not the only celebrity enjoying the display as Countdown’s Carol Vorderman posted regular updates to her Instagram story.

The 61 year-old posted a video of himself at the airfield. “First in. It’s going to be a glorious glorious day. The runway is just literally there, boom.”

The second day saw thousands descend onto the airbase despite the heat.

Carol Vorderman attends the UK premiere of Top Gun Maverick (Ian West/PA).PA Wire/PA Photos – Ian West

Aircraft flying at the show included the US Air Force’s Bell Boeing CV-22B Osprey from the 7th Special Operations Squadron in honour of the special anniversary.

To mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, the UK Royal Air Force will also fly the Avro Lancaster from the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and the BAE Systems Hawk T1 from the RAF Red Arrows.

The sky will be filled with displays by 17 other Air Forces worldwide, including those from the Republic of Korea and Spanish Air Forces.

Its website stated that 170,000 people attend the military airshow over the weekend to view and hear more than 100 aircraft of various shapes and sizes from all eras.

The Royal Air Force Charitable Trust receives the proceeds from all sales of the show. This money supports initiatives such as engineering scholarships and flying scholarships.

Cruise, who starred in the role of Navy pilot Pete “Maverick”Mitchell, who starred in Top Gun (1986) and the sequel Maverick (this year), is a licensed pilot. He has been flying since 1994.

Last week the actor was among the crowd on Centre Court who saw Serbian Novak Djokovic, 35, triumph against Australia’s surprise finalist 27-year-old Nick Kyrgios in the Wimbledon men’s singles final.