Feb. 3, 2005
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (AETCNS) -- Two F/A-22 Raptors from the 43rd Fighter Squadron here will participate in Super Bowl XXXIX in Jacksonville, Fla., during pre-game ceremonies Feb. 6.
The Raptors, piloted by Maj. Lance Pilch, from Flemington, N.J., and Maj. Max Marosko, from Coupland, Texas, will perform the flyover along with two Navy F/A-18 Super Hornets from Naval Air Station Oceania, Va.
�The revolutionary capabilities of the Raptor provide today�s Air Force warriors with leading edge technology to conduct air operations,� said Col. Tim Merrell, 325th Operations Group commander. �The Raptor delivers unrivaled �first-look, first-shot, first-kill� capability against enemy aircraft and counters all known air defense systems.�
The Super Bowl, a television event with an estimated 145 million viewers, is a perfect venue for the United States Air Force to show the American public what a superb flying machine it is.
�We are enthusiastic about showcasing the Air Dominance capabilities of the F/A-22,� said Brig. Gen. Jack Egginton, 325th Fighter Wing commander, �and the Super Bowl is the perfect venue.�
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