ICYMI: Tom Cruise Takes James Corden on ‘Top Gun’ Flight

The Top Gun: Maverick actor subjected Corden to the ride of a lifetime in an Aero L-39 Albatros light attack and fighter trainer.

Kimberly Johnson

Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 03:41 PM ET

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[YouTube Screenshot: The Late, Late Show with James Corden]

Key Takeaways:

Tom Cruise took a flight-averse James Corden on an intense "Top Gun Day" experience, showcasing his real-life piloting skills.
Cruise flew Corden in multiple aircraft, including a Honda HA-420 business jet, his vintage P-51 Mustang, and an Aero L-39 Albatros fighter jet trainer, performing various maneuvers.
The event promoted Cruise's latest blockbuster, *Top Gun: Maverick*, which opens nationwide Friday, May 27.
Cruise, a licensed pilot since 1994, performed many of his own flying stunts in the *Top Gun: Maverick* film.

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Actor—and arguably the most popular pilot in the U.S. this week—Tom Cruise recently treated comedian James Corden to a “Top Gun Day” of flight, subjecting the flight-adverse entertainer to a day he won’t forget anytime soon.

Cruise’s latest blockbuster, Top Gun: Maverick, opens nationwide Friday, May 27. For pilots, the scenes promise to be epic, thanks to a purpose-built L-39 Cinejet outfitted for filming the adrenaline-inducing sequences.