Pioneering Naval aviator, Captain Rosemary Mariner, was honored at her funeral this weekend with a truly special tribute. A Missing Man Flyover, a maneuver flown by four airplanes with one departing the formation as it overflies the event, was conducted by an all-female group of Navy pilots from Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana flying F/A-18E/F Super Hornets.
All-Female Flyover Honors First Female Navy Jet Pilot
Key Takeaways:
- Pioneering Naval aviator Captain Rosemary Mariner was honored at her funeral with a special all-female Missing Man Flyover, a tribute to her legacy for future female pilots.
- Mariner, who passed away at 65, became the Navy's first female jet pilot in 1974, significantly paving the way for women in military aviation.
- Her distinguished career included commanding an operational air squadron during Operation Desert Storm, logging over 3,500 flight hours, and being among the first women to serve aboard a U.S. Navy warship.
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