The liberal papers that question military expenditure are the ones quick to point out costs of military flights in the US. It is not all a waste.
Flyovers always provide valuable TOT (Time on Target) training. Thatīs how they justify the cost.
Do you think flying aircraft for airshows is a waste? The pilots receive valuable training. Fighter jets are always expensive to operate, doesnīt matter if they are doing a Noble Eagle patrol, training sortie, combat sortie, repositioning flight, or a flyover. If you can complete training or mission objectives in every flight, then it is not such a waste.
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