Tony Scott Spent $25,000 to Move One

You might be curious about one frequently disregarded feature of the fleet and how they are utilised given the enormous operating expenditures connected with aircraft carriers. How exactly did an aircraft carrier get to a scene in a Hollywood film?

In fact, many films will employ stock footage of aircraft carriers, particularly during aircraft takeoffs and landings. This usually doesn't play a significant role in the plot, therefore it's not a major concern. Top Gun, a film from 1986, however, was about pilots who, in a very realistic way, spent a significant amount of time flying to and from aircraft carriers. Additionally, since creating CG realities was not yet a reality, another solution had to be found. Tony Scott, the director of the movie, was able to persuade the Navy to give him permission to use the USS Enterprise and a group of fighter jets.

The studio spent a lot of money to use the equipment, which included paying around $8,000 per hour for the jets' fuel. But the USS Enterprise itself incurred one of the most notable expenses. Tony Scott thought that a particular moment in the movie would be better illuminated if the sun were shining from a different angle. The carrier needs to be turned as a result. Scott had to personally sign a check for $25,000 to cover the cost of moving the carrier's position because the entire picture would take around five minutes.