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Tom Cruise makes surprise appearance at Royal International Air Tattoo in Gloucestershire

Tom Cruise posed with the Red Arrows pilots at the world’s biggest military airshow in Gloucestershire

By Web Desk
July 18, 2022

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Tom Cruise arrived at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) in Gloucestershire, U.K. this weekend.

The Top Gun star met the military and stunt pilots at the world’s largest military airshow in the world.

Hosted at RAF Fairford, the event also celebrated the United States Air Force's 75th Anniversary and featured pilots from around the world in an enchanting show in the sky.

Tom Cruise makes surprise appearance at Royal International Air Tattoo in Gloucestershire
Tom Cruise makes surprise appearance at Royal International Air Tattoo in Gloucestershire

"Feel the need, the need for a pic with the one and only @TomCruise Another fabulous day at @airtattoo for the #rafpolice," the air show shared the picture online.

Cruise, 60, also posed with the Red Arrows pilots, which is the aerobatics display team of the Royal Air Force.

The Mission: Impossible star wore a sharp navy blue suit and aviator sunglasses as he stood in line with uniformed officers. The group around him posed in front of a helicopter.

"We've got a new wingman … Today, Maverick joined the Red Arrows! Epic to meet @TomCruise at the Royal International Air Tattoo and to speak about aviation, teamwork and Top Gun."

Meanwhile, Cruise's Top Gun: Maverick, passed the $1 billion mark at the global box office, Variety reports.