{"id":116282,"date":"2022-07-17T05:38:42","date_gmt":"2022-07-17T00:08:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/centralrecorder.com\/tom-cruise-makes-an-appearance-at-the-royal-international-air-tattoo\/"},"modified":"2022-07-17T05:40:00","modified_gmt":"2022-07-17T00:10:00","slug":"tom-cruise-appears-at-the-royal-international-air-tattoo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/centralrecorder.com\/tom-cruise-appears-at-the-royal-international-air-tattoo\/","title":{"rendered":"Tom Cruise appears at the Royal International Air Tattoo"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Hollywood A-lister Tom Cruise has appeared at the largest military air show in the world marking the United States Air Force\u2019s 75th anniversary.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

The air show confirmed Cruise\u2019s arrival tweeting a picture, captioning it: \u201cHe can be our wingman any time! Look who just arrived at #RIAT22!\u201d<\/p>\n

He was captured with a radiant smile, a sharp suit, and his trademark Aviator sunglasses.<\/p>\n

Paul Atherton, chief executive of the RAF Charitable Trust Enterprises, said: \u201cTom\u2019s visit is something we\u2019ve been trying really hard to keep under wraps but keeping secrets like that is hard when they\u2019re so exciting.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Top Gun films and Tom\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

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This weekend at #RIAT22 we’re also honoured to host Col. Charles M. Duke Jr, former USAF fighter pilot and lunar mo\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/csqDdNIf0R<\/p>\n

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\u201cRIAT 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

Cruise, 60, was not the only celebrity enjoying the display as Countdown\u2019s Carol Vorderman posted regular updates to her Instagram story.<\/p>\n

The 61 year-old posted a video of himself at the airfield. \u201cFirst in. It\u2019s going to be a glorious glorious day. The runway is just literally there, boom.\u201d<\/p>\n

The second day saw thousands descend onto the airbase despite the heat.<\/p>\n

\"TopCarol Vorderman attends the UK premiere of Top Gun Maverick (Ian West\/PA).<\/small>PA Wire\/PA Photos – Ian West<\/small><\/p>\n

Aircraft flying at the show included the US Air Force\u2019s Bell Boeing CV-22B Osprey from the 7th Special Operations Squadron in honour of the special anniversary.<\/p>\n

To mark the Queen\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

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

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Day two of #RIAT22 is here!<\/p>\n

#AvGeek #RIAT #Fairford https:\/\/t.co\/pkuzTAzZ57<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Cruise, who starred in the role of Navy pilot Pete \u201cMaverick\u201dMitchell, who starred in Top Gun (1986) and the sequel Maverick (this year), is a licensed pilot. He has been flying since 1994.<\/p>\n

Last week the actor was among the crowd on Centre Court who saw Serbian Novak Djokovic, 35, triumph against Australia\u2019s surprise finalist 27-year-old Nick Kyrgios in the Wimbledon men\u2019s singles final.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n