What was tom cruises nickname in top gun

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May 24, AM. Rich H. May 17, PM. May 5, PM. Oscar Lewallen, each pilot had a name not his own, a nickname! May 3, PM. They are playing it over and over on cable in Florida. That and A Few Good Men. Ed Taber. Apr 23, AM. Hey genius! There are undoubtedly some interesting stories behind the call signs of the other pilots in the movie, which include Jester , Viper, Slider, Hollywood, Merlin, and Sundown. It's obvious where the inspiration for Maverick comes from given Tom Cruise's character's rebellious, independent-minded personality.

The only pilot in the program whose call sign is explained is Tom "Iceman" Kazansky, Maverick's nemesis and biggest competition.

Goose tells Maverick, "That's the way he flies. Ice cold. No mistakes. Naval pilots don't get to pick their names.