SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- For the first time in
Carolina Panthers history, Sunday's flyover came from the 916th Air Refueling Wing , Air Force Reserve, here.
The blended active duty and Citizen Airmen crew flew the KC-135R Statotanker over the thousands of NFL fans gathered to cheer on the Panthers against the Green Bay Packers.
The aircrew, consisting of Major Brad Davis, Captains Brian Way and Matt Carpenter, pilots; Master Sgt. Rich Bonicelli and Senior Airman Drew Steuart, boom operators, and Staff Sgt. William Dunn, Senior Airman Ryan Brennan and Airman First Class Brandon Lowe, maintenance crew chiefs were recognized on the field during the half-time events.
The crew carried out its mission to perfection, flying over the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on the last note of the national anthem. Lt. Col. Andy Croom directed air operations from the stadium ensuring the perfect timing.
Unfortunately the Panthers lost to the Packers, 23 to 30.
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