All Female Super Bowl Flyover team to create history

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The United States navy has a rich history of breaking barriers and providing opportunities to all
its members, regardless of their gender, race, or ethnicity. One of the most notable examples of
this is the inclusion of female pilots in the navy, a milestone that will be celebrated this year as it marks its 50th anniversary. In recognition of this momentous occasion, four female pilots will be orchestrating a special diamond formation flight, symbolizing their unity and the progress that has been made in the past five decades.
This Sunday, a group of women will make history and break barriers in the skies above America. The flyover before Sunday’s game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs at Phoenix’s state farm stadium will be piloted by an all-female team, marking a significant milestone in the world of aviation and military service. Four female pilots will be orchestrating a diamond formation flyover in honour of the 50th anniversary of women flying in the US navy. This event will be a historic moment and a symbol of recognition and gratitude for the sacrifices and the bravery of these female pilots, and it will also inspire future generations of women to pursue their dreams and serve their country.
One of the four pilots, Navy Lt. Katie Perkowski, describes being selected for the flyover
as “surreal” in an interview with “Good Morning America”. Navy Lt. Suzelle Thomas also
expressed disbelief when she heard the news, later clarifying that she would be piloting an F-35
C, the newest aircraft in the Navy, on Sunday. Thomas made history as the first woman to
qualify directly to fly the aircraft without first having to train on other jets. Perkowski, who will
be flying at the back of the formation during the flyover, said that the task of cruising over state fame stadium at 345 miles per hour is “any pilot’s dream”.
The first woman to gratitude from the navy flight training program did so in 1974 and since then thousands of women have flown for the navy, serving with distinction and bravery in peace and war. These female pilots have faced many challenges and obstacles along the way but they have also broken barriers and paved the way for future generations of women in the military. The all-female flyover on Sunday will be a tribute to the legacy and a recognition of the sacrifices and achievements of these women. Capt. Emily Weathersby, the pilot of the lead aircraft said that the all-female flyover was a proud moment for her and her colleagues and a recognition of the sacrifices and achievements of women in the military. “It’s a tremendous honour to be selected to perform the flyover on Sunday and it’s even more special to do it with three of my female colleagues”, she said. “We are grateful for the opportunity to represent the women of the US navy and to show what we are capable of”.
Capt. Whitney Baird added that the all-female flyover is a tribute to the legacy of women
flying in the US navy and a symbol of hope and encouragement for women who aspire to serve
their country in the military. “I hope that this flyover will inspire young girls to consider a career
in the military and to see that there are no limits to what they can achieve,” she said. “We are
proud to be part of this historic moment and to show that women can excel in any role they
choose including combat positions”.
The all-female military flyover on Sunday will be a proud moment for America and a symbol of
recognition and gratitude for the sacrifices and bravery of these female pilots. It will also be a
tribute to the legacy of women who have served in the US military and inspire future
generations of women to pursue their dreams and serve their country. Women have been making contributions to the US military for centuries and the all-female on Sunday will be a recognition of these achievements and a symbol of hope for the future.