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Cannon planes to fly over NFL game

Two U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II aircraft from Cannon Air Force Base will perform a ceremonial flyover during the National Anthem performance at an NFL game Saturday.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. John Sisler and U.S. Air Force Capt. Justin Vagts from the 6th Special Operations Squadron at Cannon will pilot the two MC-130Js before the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens football game, over the FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio.

“The MC-130J is a special operations staple, showing us what it means to go any place, anytime, anywhere,” U.S. Air Force Col. Terence G. Taylor, 27th Special Operations Wing commander said.

According to a news release from Cannon Public Affairs the MC-130J Commando II is a special operations aircraft that flies clandestine, or low visibility, single or multi-ship, low-level infiltration, exfiltration and resupply of special operations forces by airdrop or airland and air refueling missions for special operations helicopters and tiltrotor aircraft.

The release goes on to report flying demonstrations like this Saturday flyover are part of the U.S. Air Force aerial events program that is designed to incorporate training activities with aerial demonstrations. These events also help foster unit morale and contribute to community support.

 
 
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