The US Air Force Performs Close To 1,000 Flyovers A Year

Five aircraft representing the Air Force’s 75 years as a service will conduct a first-of-its-kind flyover during the national anthem performance at Super Bowl LVI, Feb. 13, over SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The Air Force Heritage Flight represents the service’s ability to innovate, accelerate and thrive since its evolution from the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1947. There will be a live pre-game stream from the formation while they get into position in the sky and will include special interviews and segments.

The Heritage Flight flyover will feature:

• P-51 Mustang from the Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation, Chino, California
• A-10 Thunderbolt from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona
• F-16 Fighting Falcon from Shaw AFB, South Carolina
• F-22 Raptor from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia
• F-35 Lightning from Hill AFB, Utah

The U.S. Air Force performs close to 1,000 flyovers a year, which serve as a way to showcase the capabilities of its aircraft while also inspiring patriotism and future generations of aviation enthusiasts. These flyovers are done at no additional cost to the taxpayer and serve as time-over-target training for Air Force pilots, aircrew and ground control teams.

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