Flyovers Announced For The 100th Running Of The Indianapolis 500

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F-18 Hornets - Indy 500 Flyover 2016

Before the race car engines roar to life for the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500, the roar of airplanes will greet fans.

The first flyover will be a two ship formation of a Douglas SBD-5 and a P-51 Mustang. Both aircraft are from the Commemorative Air Force.

The second flyover will be a four ship of F/A-18 Hornets and E/A-18G Growlers from VFA-81 and VAQ-139. VFA-81 is based at NAS Oceana while VAQ-139 is home based at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island in Washington State.

IMS President J. Douglas Boles said in a press release that, “This year’s flyovers will be thrilling, and represent the perfect blend of past and present we’re celebrating at the 100th Running of the Indy 500.”

3 Responses

  1. Brian

    VAQ-139 does not fly F-18 Hornets. They are an electronic warfare unit that flies the EA-18G Growler.

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