Stealth bomber by itself wouldn't have surprised me. I've seen those by themselves in flyovers before. B52 (the big gal with the EIGHT engines) was a bit of a surprise, not used to seeing those. Most of our B52 fleet are older than me (44 yr old wife of a Navy vet) I can't remember ever seeing the third one, the B1B, in a flyover for a sports event. Have only seen those in air shows at military bases. So yea to see three bombers like that at once was an eyebrow raiser for us.
I can't speak for other Stooper Bowls, but they fly the Stealth planes over the Mizzou football games every year for military weekend in Columbia, MO. Definitely not a secret.
I am a USAF pilot veteran. I’ve witnessed hundreds of flyovers, but I have NEVER seen the three current bombers in our inventory (B-1, B-2, B-52) fly over in close formation. BOOM, BOOM, BOOM!
Each aircraft represents different technologies and periods in USAF history. Each are regularly upgraded with new weapons and missions. Each are nuclear capable, though the B-1 currently doesn’t have that mission.
A couple unique things about the B-One, “Bone”, as its called…as in “punisher”, are 1) it is the only one of the 3 that can fly supersonic, when the wings are swept back. Also it is the only aircraft I know of with FOUR afterburning engines.
If you ever hear a Bone takeoff with all four engines in full blower, you will never forget that sound. Imagine being surprised by the sound and shockwave of a high speed, terrain-following Bone fly low over your head. It would make most people soil their drawers and run for cover. And that is, in fact, exactly how it has been used on occasion in recent conflicts, without releasing a single weapon.
What is wrong with training? When I see aN AC-130 doing circles over Avon Air Range in Florida, it's exciting. That's because I know what is going on and what the training is for. Aircraft are expensive to put in the air. The military takes advantage of as many flights as possible to conduct training. Flyovers are always done in conjunction with training. All levels of aircrew train.
When you see one or two T-6 or T-38 flights at odd hours, those are often senior officers getting in flight hours to maintain their skill. Our military is powerful because of our commitment ro continuous training.
That would be the decision of whichever CO is responsible. I was only saying why the planes were aloft, not the significance of the numbers or any other autist stuff.
I would be curious to find out who makes the decision on the planes that fly over. HMMM. Maybe that insight could help answer the question of why those planes were chosen versus the usual fighters.
Stealth bomber by itself wouldn't have surprised me. I've seen those by themselves in flyovers before. B52 (the big gal with the EIGHT engines) was a bit of a surprise, not used to seeing those. Most of our B52 fleet are older than me (44 yr old wife of a Navy vet) I can't remember ever seeing the third one, the B1B, in a flyover for a sports event. Have only seen those in air shows at military bases. So yea to see three bombers like that at once was an eyebrow raiser for us.
I was at the Rosebowl (Longhorns/Trojans) about 15yrs ago and a B1 flew over. Was cool. Good game too.
Not sure about the other two planes, but the Stealth plane was a secret but is now out in the open...a message perhaps.
While it was being made it was a huge secret. Not until years later it was released to the public.
Dudes quoting x22. I thought it was a stretch even for Dave
I can't speak for other Stooper Bowls, but they fly the Stealth planes over the Mizzou football games every year for military weekend in Columbia, MO. Definitely not a secret.
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I am a USAF pilot veteran. I’ve witnessed hundreds of flyovers, but I have NEVER seen the three current bombers in our inventory (B-1, B-2, B-52) fly over in close formation. BOOM, BOOM, BOOM!
Each aircraft represents different technologies and periods in USAF history. Each are regularly upgraded with new weapons and missions. Each are nuclear capable, though the B-1 currently doesn’t have that mission.
A couple unique things about the B-One, “Bone”, as its called…as in “punisher”, are 1) it is the only one of the 3 that can fly supersonic, when the wings are swept back. Also it is the only aircraft I know of with FOUR afterburning engines.
If you ever hear a Bone takeoff with all four engines in full blower, you will never forget that sound. Imagine being surprised by the sound and shockwave of a high speed, terrain-following Bone fly low over your head. It would make most people soil their drawers and run for cover. And that is, in fact, exactly how it has been used on occasion in recent conflicts, without releasing a single weapon.
Any other super bowls with bombers? Are there usually only jet fighters? Or a mix with no particular significance?
Generally speaking, aircrews do this to gain flight time and experience. The Stupor Bowl flyover is a gimme.
What is wrong with training? When I see aN AC-130 doing circles over Avon Air Range in Florida, it's exciting. That's because I know what is going on and what the training is for. Aircraft are expensive to put in the air. The military takes advantage of as many flights as possible to conduct training. Flyovers are always done in conjunction with training. All levels of aircrew train.
When you see one or two T-6 or T-38 flights at odd hours, those are often senior officers getting in flight hours to maintain their skill. Our military is powerful because of our commitment ro continuous training.
I thought that it was normally Blue Angels?
And that they had these 3 specifically to add up to 55?
That would be the decision of whichever CO is responsible. I was only saying why the planes were aloft, not the significance of the numbers or any other autist stuff.
I would be curious to find out who makes the decision on the planes that fly over. HMMM. Maybe that insight could help answer the question of why those planes were chosen versus the usual fighters.
Yes
Others were the B1 Bomber and the B52 Bomber. Not normal, usually fighter jets.
BOOM BOOM BOOM