“In the history of motion pictures, there is not a more iconic aviation movie than the 1986 Paramount Pictures film Top Gun.
The Naval Air Forces revealed the reason behind the honor being bestowed on Cruise and Bruckheimer.
The movie captured the hearts of millions, making a profound positive impact on recruiting for Naval Aviation.
Such is the popularity of the movie that Cruise was recently awarded the 35th Honorary Naval Aviator certificate, while Bruckheimer became the 36th Honorary Naval Aviator, in a ceremony held at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles.