2014 Indy 500 National Anthem & flyover

[@LowEarthOrbitPilot]

Congratulations to the Black Diamond Jet Team of Lakeland, FL. for their wonderful flyover during the Opening Ceremonies! These pilots are highly skilled, and are wonderful souls, too! Nicely done, gentlemen!

[@GJTController]

The flyover was by the Black Diamond Jet team flying their L-39 Albatros aircraft.

[@bloke3958]

I spent an hour coaching with Leanne on Saturday. You can see her looking right for the timing. I was at the top of the pagoda for the flyover. She rocked the anthem!

[@warrenclaire]

LeAnn is awesome, beautiful voice and a beautiful lady.

[@jacksonr6242]

Came here for the flyover but damn good rendition Rimes

[@mellynumerounooo6908]

Her voice sounded great on this. Excellent rendition. Try judging her on what you're watching/listening to rather than irrelevant bullshit that doesn't concern you in any way. There's no reason why this video should have 26 dislikes and such unnecessary scathing comments below.

[@LowEarthOrbitPilot]

@deanlauerman: Dean Lauerman The Black Diamond Jet Team from Lakeland, FL. (Aircraft were wearing Arctic Camouflage). The pilots are an amazing group of guys, all highly experienced (most veterans), highly skilled, and wonderful souls. Thankfully they 'stepped up to the plate' with other members of general Aviation to do flyovers such as the Kansas City Flight Formation Team did with the largest flyover [49 aircraft] over a Kansas City Chiefs football game) when our government wouldn't spare the military aircraft for these events. 😁

[@andrewstewart2882]

I'm always amazed at the timing of the anthem and the flyby .. super cool.. stew UK..

[@bloke3958]

We spent weeks planning this flyover. I coached Leanne for a couple of hours. You can see her looking for the jets to get the timing right!

[@VprWstOpi]

For those that have wondered about the jet team that did the flyover, wondered why the military didn't do it, or even thought that the team was "not American", here are some facts for you: I am the Logistics Coordinator for the Black Diamond Jet Team, and I can assure you that we ARE a privately owned, AMERICAN jet team based in Florida. The pilot leading the flight is a retired USAF LtCol that flew F-15s and F-4s. The slot position was flown by a retired USN CAPT that just happens to have the MOST FLYING HOURS in an F-14 Tomcat than any other human being alive... The military can't support everything, especially when supporting air shows and other events around the country during this time of the year.

[@LowEarthOrbitPilot]

VprWstOpi Phenomenal team ❤️

[@d4m4s74]

That girl around 1:30 had the right idea.

[@timmyboy192002]

Loved it !! Leann rocks !

[@deanlauerman6235]

what type of aircraft did fly-by and who did it? Leanne Rimes did a good job singing the national anthem.

[@vitabo]

L-39 Albatros if I am correct :-)

[@bloke3958]

I spent an hour or so with her on practice day! She was an absolute legend!

[@judygatewood578]

Amazing job Leann love ya girl...you rock!

[@timmyboy192002]

Really some of us are still talking about her "affair" ? Really? Her life not yours. That doesn't affect how she sings. So I think it's time to get over that whole affair crap and talk about how well she sings and positive thoughts ! There's more to her than just the "affair " also keep in mind it takes two to tango....

[@gmailaccount3214]

I totally agree

[@toddnmidtown2003]

Amy, seek help now!

[@arlonaragon2878]

At"whose",she change to"who".

[@adkm81]

Seriously she messed up the lyrics & is hard to understand the rest of the time. Who asked this Hasbeen to perform?

[@jackson4socks]

Amy, you're a troll. Move on and get happy.

[@deathtax10]

....So why couldn't we put american aircraft in the flyover this year, again?....oh right, no one has a good answer. Absolutely ridiculous