Jordan Battle flies with Blue Angels ahead of Dayton Air Show
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 3:53 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Cincinnati Bengals safety Jordan Battle took to the skies on June 10, 2026, flying with the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels in an F/A-18 Super Hornet. Selected for a flight ahead of the Dayton Air Show on June 13-14, Battle described the experience as exhilarating and unlike anything he had encountered before. He was informed of the opportunity in the locker room, capturing the moment in a TikTok video. As he prepares for the upcoming season, Battle noted that this flight was a unique opportunity he did not foresee. His excitement was shared with teammates, including wide receiver Tee Higgins.
- •Jordan Battle flew with the Blue Angels in a Super Hornet.
- •The Dayton Air Show is scheduled for June 13-14.
- •Battle shared his excitement with teammate Tee Higgins.
- •He entered the final year of his contract with the Bengals.
- •The flight was highlighted on social media through a TikTok video.
- 3:53 PMYahoo Sports — Bengals star flys with Blue Angels. 'I get to ride in that plane'
"A Cincinnati Bengals player was selected to fly with the Blue Angels ahead of the Dayton Air Show, June 13-14.
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