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B-1 + B-2 + B-52 (=55) Flyover Superbowl 55
2021-02-13
[Military.com] The B-52, which dates back to the early 1960s, had to keep in line with its B-1B Lancer and B-2 Spirit cousins over Tampa's Raymond James Stadium before the kickoff of Super Bowl LV. The flyover was timed perfectly as singers Jazmine Sullivan and Eric Church hit the final notes of the "Star Spangled Banner" -- thanks to coordinated efforts from the pilots, crew and ground liaisons, and other support aircraft.

On the day of the big game, the three met up ahead of time in the Gulf of Mexico, nearly 100 miles offshore. About 30 minutes prior to the flyover, they were seen flying around just before they moved into tight formation. The bombers received updates from a liaison on the ground who let them know when each event -- presentation of colors, singer H.E.R.'s rendition of "America the Beautiful," and finally, the national anthem -- began and ended so they could adjust their flight.
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