U.S. Air Force: B-1B Lancer and F-15C Eagle; U.S. Navy: F/A-18E Super Hornet and F-35C Lightning II.
Air Force aircraft are from Ellsworth Air Force Base (B-1Bs) and Fresno Air National Guard Base (F-15Cs); Navy aircraft are from Naval Air Station Lemoore (F/A-18Es and F-35Cs). The flyover was announced by the Department of Defense and service public affairs (Air Force/Navy), indicating DoD/service authorization; the specific signing official is not named in available releases.
The formation is scheduled to fly during the national anthem (immediately before/at the conclusion of the national anthem) during Super Bowl LX.
Yes. Large public-event military flyovers typically require Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) and coordination with FAA/local air traffic control; public notices and airspace restrictions around Levi’s Stadium are standard, though a specific TFR notice for this event was not found in the released DoD materials.
Yes. The flyover is part of DoD’s planned events marking the United States’ 250th anniversary; the services are conducting related outreach events (aircraft displays, search-and-rescue demos and community engagement) in the Super Bowl week.
Yes. Attendee and spectator safety guidance and advisories are normally issued by event organizers, the NFL/stadium and local authorities; the services also announce outreach/public-display activities. A specific DoD spectator-safety advisory for Levi’s Stadium was not included in the available releases—attendees should follow Levi’s Stadium/NFL guidance and any FAA/local TFR notices.
