1.5M views · 26K reactions | TODAY funeral services were held for Navy Captain Rosemary Mariner, one of the Navy’s first female jet pilots and a true Naval Aviation pioneer. In her honor, the Navy conducted the first all-female fly-over, officially referred to as a “Missing Man Flyover”. Fair winds and following seas Captain, we have the watch. | U.S. Navy | Facebook

WATCH: As the National Anthem ends, 21 fighter jets perform missing man formation over the casket of George H.W. Bush in a final grand salute to the 41st president. | NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas

Memorial Day pilot tells story behind missing man formation

What is a Missing Man Formation? On this #MemorialDay, we remember and honor those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice serving our country. A special way our pilots can pay their respects to fallen aviators is by conducting a Missing Man Formation flyover. Watch the video to learn more about this flyover and #TeamWhiteman's recent participation during Lt Whiteman's memorial ceremony. Thank you to all the service members who have laid down their lives for our freedom. We salute you. #gonebutneve

Missing Man Formation | Kings & Generals

The missing man formation ✈️ We witnessed the missing man formation in D.C. How it works is one aircraft breaks away, symbolizing the fallen officer. It's chilling. Videos don't do it justice. This practice serves as a salute to honor an aviator Veteran who has died. | Payton Marshall