Just before kickoff at Sunday’s Jaguars-Bills playoff game in Jacksonville, right about the time Susan Tedeschi is singing “… and the home of the brave,” military jets from Jacksonville’s 159th Fighter Wing will fly over the stadium.
Who is the 159th Fighter Squadron?
The 159th Fighter Squadron is part of the Florida Air National Guard’s 125th Fighter Wing, based out of the Air National Guard base at Jacksonville International Airport. The wing is charged with providing air defense for the Southeastern United States.
What sort of jets does the 159th Fighter Squadron fly?
The unit flies the F-35A Lightning II fighter jets, which can fly as fast as 1,200 mph.
How high above the stadium are the jets in a flyover?
Flyovers are at least 1,500 feet above the stadium.
Do the flyover pilots get to watch the game?
Yes, flyover crews usually return to the stadium after landing and are introduced to…..