All Female Flyover Honors Passing of First Navy Woman Fighter Pilot Capt Rosemary Mariner
All-Female ‘Missing Woman’ Flyover Honors First Female Navy Jet Pilot Captain Rosemary Mariner
On Feb. 2, 2019, eight naval aviators based out of Naval Air Station Oceana, Va. flew four F/A-18E/F Super Hornet strike fighters in the first “missing woman’ formation to honor the passing of the first female U.S. Navy jet pilot, Capt. Rosemary Mariner.
NORFOLK, Virginia (NNS) - Honoring the life and legacy of a female pioneer in Naval aviation, the U.S. Navy will conduct Feb. 2 the first ever all-female flyover in Maynardville, Tennessee. Officially referred to as a “Missing Man Flyover,” the tribute will be part of the funeral service for one of the Navy’s first female jet pilots retired Navy Captain Rosemary Mariner, who passed away Jan. 24 following a long and brave fight with cancer. After completing flight training in 1974, Mariner was designated a naval aviator and received her Wings of Gold to became the Navy’s first female jet pilot flying the A-4E/L “Skyhawk” and the A-7E “Corsair II.” She also was the first female military aviator to achieve command of an operational air squadron. During Operation Desert Storm, Mariner commanded Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron Thirty-Four (VAQ-34). In 1982, she reached yet another milestone by being among the first females to serve aboard a U.S. Navy warship, USS Lexington, and qualifying as a Surface Warfare Officer. Mariner retired from the U.S. Navy in 1997 after obtaining the rank of captain and logging seventeen carrier arrested landings, or “traps,” and completing over 3,500 flight hours in 15 different aircraft. The Missing Man Flyover is a special tribute honoring the service of aviators who have died serving their country. The maneuver features four aircraft flying above the funeral service in formation as one of the aircraft leaves the formation and climbs vertically into the heavens. All of the female aviators participating in the flyover are from squadrons based at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana and will be flying F/A-18E/F “Super Hornets.” The event is significant because it is emblematic of the growing role women play in the military. The flyover is especially meaningful to Lt. Emily Rixey, assigned to Strike Fighter Weapons School Atlantic, a participant in the commemoration. “I find it important to honor Capt. Mariner and the other female aviators who have come before us,” she said. “They paved the way for us and they’re the reason I’m able to participate in this flyover.” Cmdr. Leslie Mintz, executive officer of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, expressed similar sentiments. “I’m truly honored and humbled to be a part of this flyover,” Mintz said. “This formation flyover is a great way to honor Capt. Mariner’s memory and what she has done for our community.” Lt. Cmdr. Paige Blok, a naval aviator with VFA-32, echoes her colleagues’ statements. “Honoring a life of service is always a privilege,” said Blok. “We’re lucky to honor Capt. Mariner in our own special way.” The other aviators participating in the flyover are Cmdr. Stacy Uttecht, Commanding Officer, VFA-32; Lt. Cmdr. Danielle Thiriot, VFA-106; Lt. Cmdr. Jennifer Hesling, NAS Oceana; Lt. Christy Talisse, VFA-211; Lt. Amanda Lee, VFA-81; and Lt. Kelly Harris, VFA-213.
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My aunt Betty who died four years ago aged 94 ,flew spitfires to the young RAF boys around the UK air field in ww 2 she was one of a few women trained to it
I was a weatherman in the Air Force and Marine Corps, retiring in 1988. When Rosemary died up in the U of Tennessee area I immediately thought about a missing "man" flyover at her funeral. We often do that for our most accomplished pilots. But I was concerned about how many women fighter pilots would be available on such short notice. But the Navy had no problem getting that done. They went one step further. Even the ground crews for those fighters were all women. That made my whole week! I normally briefed pilots on their missions and spent my last active duty years at the Expeditionary Airfield, 29 Palms, CA. Aluminum portable runway, arresting cables for traps, live bombs, the works. Proud to have briefed some of the early "lady flyers" during those years. Rosemary lost her dad when she was little. He was a military pilot too. She grew up with her future already planned and look what she accomplished.
Becoming a military jet pilot is fucking badass on its own but being the first woman to do it? While so many are against you? That's what legends are made of
The chills down my neck are amazing. The pride and a respect I feel is because of her and her continued legacy through you and those that follow her and you.
If you don't get choked up watching these fly-overs, well then, I don't want to know you! Thanks for sharing this video!
Awesome and amazing. Thank you for such a touching tribute shipmates!
Wonderful women who are a testament to their training and jobs. Fair winds and following seas ladies
I am so thankful we have pioneers as Captain Mariner. Rest in Peace mission accomplished.
Awesome tribute to a pioneering aviator and patriot. RIP Captain Mariner and thank you ladies for your service.
Very nicely done. The Missing Man formation always gets me...
Beautifully done.
For those who don't appreciate this as much as they should, getting to the ranks you see before these brave ladies names is no easy task to begin with! For a man or a woman! These ladies you see are mothers, wives, sisters and daughters of this country, the have sacrificed everything and they have put their lives in danger in combat not for recognition and not for fame but because of their desire to defend the freedom you and I enjoy every day, none of this is for any "feminist" agenda you might think. All of us citizens of this great nation are indebted to these ladies for their sacrifice and honourable service to this country, so all we should say is thank you for your service and bravery ladies.
Ladies you are a testament of strength and dedication of our armed services. Thank you for your service. Your nation is proud of you!
This is the coolest vid I’ve seen in a long long time! Thank you ladies, for your service to our country!
So inspiring. Well done ladies. As an ex submariner I am so proud of the Navy continuously evolving. Thank you for sharing another example of the American Dream and thank you for your service. Capt. Mariner is smiling in heaven.
God bless all of you stay safe😓😓
The 'missing man' formation is always a touching tribute.
@SPCLPONY
5 жыл бұрын
Yes, one soars toward heaven..... Bravo ladies, Bravo!
Thanks to all who serve. Especially our Women. Thank you for all you do. USA
Brought tears to my eyes
More Power to Them...👍👌🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
RIP Capt. Mariner. She was at China Lake NWC in 1979 and flew an F 86 when I was 9. Her last name was Conatser then.
Awesome. The flyover by female combat pilots honoring one of their owns passing gave me chills. Go Navy beat Army!!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thank You for your Service. RIP Captain Rosemary Mariner!
RESPECTs.
Is it me or the missing man maneuver is oddly satisfying. It gave a weird chill to one of the aircrafts leave formation and I'm like damn! It gives the right feels.
@Z4Zander
4 жыл бұрын
That's the plan.
@theoriginaldab
4 жыл бұрын
Sends a chill just like the 21 gun salute which I have been a member of more times than I can remember.... And experienced it when family members passed on
Good job Flygirls!
RIP Captain. You've completed your mission here on earth. I know the skies are always CAVU where you are now.
My uncle joined the army in 1938, he was 16 years old. Before Pearl Harbor he was in Burma, flying with the Flying Tigers, a captain at 19 years old.
@davidck1
5 жыл бұрын
bulllshiiitz
Best thing I've seen in long time. Congrats to all of you.
RIP Capt Mariner
Good job Ladies.
I pay my respects to all those beautiful and courageous ladies, blessings.
What a beautiful tribute
Honour all the men and women in the armed forces.
The highest honor military aviators can give a fallen aviator.
While I was stationed at NAS Lenore I worked one of Capt. Mariners squadrons aircraft as a weekend detachment. She was the CO of the squadron but we hosted them for a weekend training event. I didn’t think much of it but a few weeks later I got called into maintenance control along with everyone that worked that flight. The maintenance officer gave us all a patch from her squadron along with a letter of appreciation for helping them. It wasn’t until some time later that I realized who she was and the story of her. RIP Capt. fair winds and following seas.
Wonderful!
Sound of freedom...
Captain Rosemary Mariner thank you for your service.
Respect ...
Thank you all for serving the country. Thanks Captain Rosemary Mariner! Your services for the country makes it great.
Amazing history!!!!!!!
I salute to all the women pilots and their women crew.....Congratulations
Amazing, some women can fly fighter jets, but my wife can't get a car into a parking space.
@rehil123
5 жыл бұрын
off topic a bit but, I taught class 1 driver's (semi) and I would rather teach a woman than I guy any day
@jamesbrown5600
5 жыл бұрын
I'll bet you will not say that to your wife's face. LOL
@MikeBrown-ex9nh
5 жыл бұрын
@@jamesbrown5600 I tell her all the time, she just refuses to admit what a bad driver she is.
This was cool!!!
That plane going up alone was something..........
the Swiss recently celebrated their first woman fighter pilot (2019)
@RK807
5 жыл бұрын
Israel has had them for years. They fly F-15s and I guess everything else.
Girl Power!!
@NKLnDime
4 жыл бұрын
Ahh c'mon Terry. Clean your eyeglasses lol.
They have chosen the job and they know for sure what can happen, otherwise they would not have done it! with all approvals
That was Awesome, God Bless America and God bless our Patriot women.
Fair Winds and Following Seas...
*GO NAVY!*
Three years U.S. NAVY flight school training ( half of it is TOP-SECRET)
What is your training on if shot down V V
Now these are female role models.
What a beautiful tribute. Fair winds and following seas Capt. Mariner.
Ok! What a story! Wish I could have a missing man formation...unfortunately, all my buddies have flown West!
God Bless Each and Everyone of you
respect.
👍👍👍👍😍
AWESOME!!!
Only 17 carrier landings???? Seems miniscule considering how long her career was.
@Andrew-lv1wx
Жыл бұрын
She was stationed on 17 carriers, not landings
WAY TO GO LADIES, YOU'VE GOT MY RESPECT GLAD YOU'RE ON OUR SIDE, BADASS BITCHES!!!!!
Brave Women! Glad they fly for our side
Chokes me up every time!
A fitting tribute to a true pioneer.
Great stuff
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE CAPTAIN MARINER. REST IN PEACE. YOU LEFT THE NAVY TO BE A MUCH BETTER NAVY. AS FOR YOU FLY OVER WOMEN FIGHTER JOCKS, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK OF THE CAPTAIN AND PROTECT THE UNITED STATES YOU MAKE AMERICA AND AMERICAN WOMEN PROUD CAPTAIN M JOSEPHINE FONZO USAF ret U.S. TREASURY ret DISABLED ret
RIP, ... CAPTAIN MARINER.
If y'all wanna do it you should be able to no matter what
They all are beautiful 😉
My best regards from Ukraine. For all women's in video-💐💐💐💐💐💐...... .🇺🇲💪👍👏🎆.
hello capt rosemary....i respect you ...my name azmi from malaysia
Radical Muslims will be really pissed watching the ladies dropping ordinance on their troops and still looking good while doing it. Thank you ladies for your service god bless.
@PabloGonzalez-hv3td
5 жыл бұрын
Radical Americans don't even like it
It says 8, but there are 9 pictured. Am I missing something?
@orlock20
5 жыл бұрын
One is probably a ground commander.
@JustaPilot1
5 жыл бұрын
@@orlock20 NFO. Naval Flight Office. None aviator in the back seat.
Real superwomen what an honor
Go Ladies 👍
AMAZING . . . She's a modern day Amilia Earheart ! 🇺🇸😎✈
todas alegres e felizes, mas eu quero vê-las na hora do perca para capar.
Rip capt
Nice but enga naatu ponnu irukangala irntha innum nalla irukum
Excellent job LADIES!!!! WHAT RESPECT. I'm male but I believe in women being fighter pilots for America!!!!! Gender segregation is stupid!!!!
"Do you want to talk to the man in charge or the women that knows what's going on " Well done lady's
cool. Females make the best pilots. Just a simple fact. A former Warrant Officer
@abba3629
5 жыл бұрын
And Excellent Doctors...👍🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲 There is One in my Family. Very Caring and Supportive.
@PabloGonzalez-hv3td
5 жыл бұрын
@Long Range Rifle en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim_Campbell_(pilot)
@martinbachmann6283
3 жыл бұрын
@@abba3629 AB Ba, I'd agree with you on that; my primary-care Doc up at the VA-clinic is the BEST! Very bright indeed. And even though us Vets are not supposed to be allowed to "pick" our Docs, I hand-picked her from her listed qualifications + reviews - how'd I get away with that? When I called the section that assigns the primary-care Docs, I talked "with" them VERY politely; explained to them the reasons why I wanted "this" Doc, and BAMMO! She has been my primary-care DOC ever since!
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Chpau all who can not do it are only envious people who do not have the balls for it
Amitofo
Where the black women pilots
@madchaos4912
5 жыл бұрын
They are U2 pilots.
@MrBenedict317
5 жыл бұрын
U didn’t watch Capt Marvel?
@jamesbrown5600
5 жыл бұрын
Who cares. I don't care one bit about the race of our military pilots. They could all be black for all I care, either way they're all Americans and that's the only thing that matters to a Patriot.
@esawparkerjr637
5 жыл бұрын
Our great nation was built on the backs of all kinds of racist black American White America Native American chinese-american Japanese American we helped build a nation so that it reflects so
@gunslinger1824
5 жыл бұрын
I believe the white men of your country died by the hundreds of thousands to free black Americans.
lol. Easy day.
x navy too 9/11 lost fillet did boot camp ga army pray fire filled lost women offer lot caro ship fly wing jax navy base wing sing planeds
Will they able to fly if they become pregnant
WELL SHOWN GOOD FORM, LADIES, YES.. I SAID LADIES, DAMMIT! MIND YOUR BIZ, BOYS...YOU WOULD NOT BE ON THE PLANET IF NOT FOR WOMEN...
@alsafah2727
4 жыл бұрын
Melanie Fox nah women wouldn’t be on a plane if not for men
@ivangranger8494
3 жыл бұрын
ALSAFAH You missed WWII , when the WASPS instructed many future, men pilots. That history was buried as all rich history of our country has. It's been replaced by ' barry's nuts' reassignments, in Education and the Military.
Hormone issues keept women and men apart and thats a natral human thing, equality without conserdering that imbalance is another thing, i think that was the basis of not allowing women to fly, and make crucial decisions during that time for women, maybe they got past that and found a way to balance this, if anybody knows please leave a comment ?
@idid1609
5 жыл бұрын
Bottomline,nobody seems to know shit. Just sprrad lies and hatred. Sikk fukkers.
@idid1609
5 жыл бұрын
Bottomline,nobody knows shit. Except the evil ones,that moove todays fukked up world. Lying,shysting,sheating. Planning wars and running them.Seeing too, that young, beautiful,healthy and fit people butcher each other. With hatred,when they should be friends.
Isn't that sexist?
@toddsharp4245
5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely not. The women in the video are ALL Combat experienced pilots. They know what they are doing, and do it well. How do I know this, you might ask, well, I served 20yrs active duty in the Navy. Was onboard a combat ship when the introduction of having women serve on them began. It was problematic in the beginning, truth be told, now, we (any sex, or other classification of person you want to place), don't care. Do your job, look out for others and get the mission done. I personally had 2 below me (in rank, means they worked for me [Out of 40]), and ended up have a woman as my direct report (AKA DIVO), those sailors kicked ass. FYI, Female service members can talk worse trash than us guys can😂
REAL WOMEN!!! Notice NO pussy hats!!! RIP
What a nice bunch of trained killers.
@harryplummer6356
4 жыл бұрын
Stupid comment. Show some respect!
Any of the women pilots have had a Sam missal shot at your jets
@PabloGonzalez-hv3td
5 жыл бұрын
Probably not but I bet they can spell missile
Not possible in Islam countries.
@melindaricco954
5 жыл бұрын
Mr317 should change that
@JustaPilot1
5 жыл бұрын
Mmmm Wrong. There are both Woman military and civilian pilots in many Islamic countries. Google is your friend.
Now we are getting politically Correct fly overs? Thanks for your service Captain (Colonel) Mariner.
All white..???
@MrBenedict317
5 жыл бұрын
Julio Cruz got to ask why no or lesser coloured ladies signed up. Hey wait, Capt Marvel’s friend is coloured.
@jamesbrown5600
5 жыл бұрын
Who cares about you're stupid racist rantings.
@gunslinger1824
5 жыл бұрын
It always seems to turn into a race problem. Ask first if there were any pilots of color to begin with
@redmeat2ndamendment695
5 жыл бұрын
God you are a sad little man...
@Tarheel13
5 жыл бұрын
Julio Cruz Idiot racist babbles