Tom Cruise becomes an Honorary Naval Aviator

Tom Cruise has become an Honorary Naval Aviator for supporting the US Navy.

The 58-year-old movie star has been named the 35th Honorary Naval Aviator, while Hollywood producer Jerry Bruckheimer has become the 36th Honorary Naval Aviator in a ceremony held at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles recognising the importance of the iconic aviation movie, Top Gun.

Tom and Jerry have both returned to the franchise to make a sequel called 'Top Gun: Maverick', which is slated for release in 2021.

The pair are now both entitled to wear the Navy’s wings of gold and enjoy the other privileges afforded to Naval Aviators.

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