The Blue Angels don’t come cheap. The sound of a fighter jet flying overhead is unforgettable. For decades, the U.S. military has been showing off its engines during military flyovers at sporting events, parades, celebrations, and of course, the Fourth of July. Heck, President Donald Trump even had the first one since the 50s at his presidential inauguration. But you can’t pay for air power with just patriotism: flyovers cost money, and figuring out exactly how much is a little bit complicated. On the Fourth of July, cities across America will incorporate flyovers into their celebrations this year. The cost of a flyover is a bit difficult to determine, however, as it depends on the type of plane used, the location, and how many planes are flying. The short answer is, for any kind of active jet flyover, it’s going to be well over $100,000 — but the real answer could be much more than that. — but the real answer could be much more than that. Take the 2011 Super Bowl, for example. The media widely reported that the military flyover during halftime cost taxpayers $450,000. Air Force officials, however, claim that the only cost it records is the [...]