Super Bowl flyover to feature all-women Navy aviation team for first time

Lt. Lyndsey Evans and Lt. Margaret Dente LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. (Feb. 7, 2023) Lt. Lyndsey Evans and Lt. Margaret Dente, both naval aviators attached to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129, exit an EA-18G Growler after arriving at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona, Feb. 7, 2023, in preparation for their flyover of Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Feb. 12. The flyover will celebrate 50 Years of Women Flying in the Navy, honoring the legacy of women in naval aviation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (Petty Officer 2nd Class Aron Montano/U.S. Navy)

By WHIO Staff

This year’s Super Bowl flyover will be the first of its kind, featuring A U.S. Navy aviation team of seven women to commemorate 50 years since women were allowed to become Navy pilots.

The service will conduct the flyover over State Farm Stadium during the national anthem with the all-women team as part of the formation, according to the Navy.

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Eight women made history in 1973 when they became the first women to enter the U.S. Navy’s flight school, and six earned their wings — becoming “The First Six.”

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For aviation enthusiasts, the flyover formation will include two F/A-18F Super Hornets, an F-35C Lightning II and an EA-18G Growler.

For a full list of the women who will be in the formation and to learn more about them visit here.

Flyover team gets ready for Super Bowl flyover 230207-N-VD554-1043 LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Arizona (Feb. 7, 2023) Lt. Lyndsay Evans, a Naval Aviator attached to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129, exits an EA-18G Growler after arriving at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 7, 2023, in preparation for their flyover of Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Feb. 12. The flyover will celebrate 50 Years of Women Flying in the Navy, honoring the legacy of women in Naval Aviation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aron M (Petty Officer 2nd Class Aron Montano/Commander, Naval Air Forces)

Flyover team gets ready for Super Bowl flyover 230207-N-VD554-1030 LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Arizona (Feb. 7, 2023) Two EA-18G Growlers, attached to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129, fly overhead before arriving at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 7, 2023, in preparation for their flyover of Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Feb. 12. The flyover will celebrate 50 Years of Women Flying in the Navy, honoring the legacy of women in Naval Aviation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aron Montano) (Petty Officer 2nd Class Aron Montano/Commander, Naval Air Forces)

Flyover team gets ready for Super Bowl flyover 230207-N-VD554-1003 LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Arizona (Feb. 7, 2023) Two F/A-18F Super Hornets, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 122, fly overhead before arriving at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 7, 2023, in preparation for their flyover of Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Feb. 12. The flyover will celebrate 50 Years of Women Flying in the Navy, honoring the legacy of women in Naval Aviation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aron Montano) (Petty Officer 2nd Class Aron Montano/Commander, Naval Air Forces)

Flyover team gets ready for Super Bowl flyover 230207-N-VD554-1040 LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Arizona (Feb. 7, 2023) Two EA-18G Growlers, attached to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129, arrive at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 7, 2023, in preparation for their flyover of Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Feb. 12. The flyover will celebrate 50 Years of Women Flying in the Navy, honoring the legacy of women in Naval Aviation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aron Montano) (Petty Officer 2nd Class Aron Montano/Commander, Naval Air Forces)

Flyover team gets ready for Super Bowl flyover 230207-N-VD554-1045 LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Arizona (Feb. 7, 2023) Lt. Lyndsey Evans and Lt. Margaret Dente, both Naval Aviators attached to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129, exit an EA-18G Growler after arriving at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 7, 2023, in preparation for their flyover of Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Feb. 12. The flyover will celebrate 50 Years of Women Flying in the Navy, honoring the legacy of women in Naval Aviation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication S (Petty Officer 2nd Class Aron Montano/Commander, Naval Air Forces)

Flyover team gets ready for Super Bowl flyover 230207-N-VD554-1022 LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Arizona (Feb. 7, 2023) An F-35C Lightning II, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 97, arrives at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 7, 2023, in preparation for their flyover of Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Feb. 12. The flyover will celebrate 50 Years of Women Flying in the Navy, honoring the legacy of women in Naval Aviation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aron Montano) (Petty Officer 2nd Class Aron Montano/Commander, Naval Air Forces)

Flyover team gets ready for Super Bowl flyover 230207-N-VD554-1005 LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Arizona (Feb. 7, 2023) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 122, front, and two F-35C Lightning IIs, attached to VFA-97, rear, arrive at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 7, 2023, in preparation for their flyover of Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Feb. 12. The flyover will celebrate 50 Years of Women Flying in the Navy, honoring the legacy of women in Naval Aviation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist (Petty Officer 2nd Class Aron Montano/Commander, Naval Air Forces)

Flyover team gets ready for Super Bowl flyover 230207-N-VD554-1027 LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Arizona (Feb. 7, 2023) Lt. Suzelle Thomas, a Naval Aviator attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 97, exits an F-35C Lightning II after arriving at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 7, 2023, in preparation for their flyover of Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Feb. 12. The flyover will celebrate 50 Years of Women Flying in the Navy, honoring the legacy of women in Naval Aviation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aron (Petty Officer 2nd Class Aron Montano/Commander, Naval Air Forces)

Flyover team gets ready for Super Bowl flyover 230207-N-VD554-1035 LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Arizona (Feb. 7, 2023) An EA-18G Growler, attached to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129, lands at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 7, 2023, in preparation for their flyover of Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Feb. 12. The flyover will celebrate 50 Years of Women Flying in the Navy, honoring the legacy of women in Naval Aviation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aron Montano) (Petty Officer 2nd Class Aron Montano/Commander, Naval Air Forces)