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One Goof In Goofs Section Is Wrong


"Factual errors: The U.S. Navy's Blue Angels are seen flying a "missing man" formation for Walden. The Blue Angels only fly this formation for a member of their team who has been killed in the line of duty, and would certainly never fly the formation for non-Navy personnel."

That's not necessarily true. Any fallen who gives their life in the defense of their country, and of the people with them, especially if they're honored with a post-humous Medal of Honor ceremony, any fighter pilots can be used to perform the "missing man" formation for them, if they're the only pilots available for it. They don't have to be the same branch as the pilots. A deceased sailor may receive the formation by Air Force pilots, or a deceased Airman may receive the formation by Marine Harrier pilots.

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