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Navy Aircraft to Fly Over Super Bowl LVII

Three U.S. Navy tactical aircraft squadrons will conduct an integrated flyover at the conclusion of the National Anthem during Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., Feb. 12.

The flyover formation will include two F/A-18F Super Hornets from the “Flying Eagles” of VFA-122, an F-35C Lightning II from the "Warhawks" of VFA-97 and an EA-18G Growler from the “Vikings” of VAQ-129.
GLENDALE, Ariz. 12 Feb 2023
Navy Aircraft to Fly Over Super Bowl LVII

 

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U.S. Navy Super Bowl LVII Flyover Team

F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 122

F/A-18E/F Super Hornet 

F/A-18E/F Super Hornet entered fleet service in 1999, as the replacement for the F-14 Tomcat. The Super Hornet is the second major model upgrade since the inception of the F/A-18 aircraft program highly capable across the full mission spectrum: air superiority, fighter escort, reconnaissance, aerial refueling, close air support, air defense suppression and day/night precision strike. The single-seat F/A-18E and the two-seat F/A-18F are high performance, twin-engine, mid-wing, and multi-mission tactical aircraft designed to replace the F/A-18C (single-seat) and F/A-18D (two-seat) aircraft as they reach the end of their service lives and retire.

EA-18G Growler assigned to the Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129

EA-18G Growler

The EA-18G Growler is a variant in the F/A-18 family of aircraft that combines the proven F/A-18F Super Hornet platform with a sophisticated electronic warfare suite. Built to replace the EA-6B Prowler, the Growler is the first newly-designed electronic warfare aircraft produced in more than 35 years. The aircraft also retains all of the F/A-18E/F’s multi-mission capabilities with its validated design and the capability to perform a wide range of enemy defense suppression missions.

F-35C Lightning II assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 97

F-35C Lightning II

The 5th generation F-35 Lightning II integrates advanced stealth technology into a highly agile, supersonic aircraft that provides the pilot with unprecedented situational awareness and unmatched lethality and survivability. As new threats emerge, it is more important than ever for U.S. and allied fighter fleets to fly the F-35 stealth fighter, the world's only 5th generation international aircraft. While each aircraft is uniquely designed to operate from different environments, all three variants set new standards in network-enabled mission systems, sensor fusion and supportability. The F-35 redefines the multirole fighter.

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Abraham Lincoln participates in a SINKEX during RIMPAC 2022

  • Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet
  • July 12, 2022 | 2:17

220712-N-DN347-1001 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 12, 2022) F/A-18E/F Super Hornets and F-35C Lightning II, assigned to Carrier Air Wing 9, launch from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) to participate in a sinking exercise during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, four submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Lake Fultz)

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