Air Force pilot honors alma mater with rare flyover prior to Republic vs Webb City

Air Force Captain Noah Johnson, 26, gave Republic High School a rare nod before Friday night’s football game. Ahead of Republic’s 33-14 win over Webb City, Johnson flew a T-6 Texan II over the stadium during the national anthem, sharing the sky with another pilot for a precision flyover. Johnson, stationed at Vance Air Force Base in Enid, Oklahoma, is an instructor training young pilots. He traced his aviation start to conversations at Republic High School, including meeting Colonel Patrick Sanders about flying the F-16. The night also featured a Salute to Veterans halftime ceremony, honoring service members.