WNY natives conduct flyover at Highmark Stadium ahead of Bills game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 10:32 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
Matt Blue and John Judy, members of the Arkansas Air National Guard, are flying a C-130 military aircraft over Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York, on October 3. The flyover precedes a game between the Buffalo Bills and the New England Patriots. Both men hail from Western New York and expressed excitement about the event, which serves as a tribute to a local child who lost her battle with cancer. The mission, dubbed 'Sophia 10,' aims to honor her memory while connecting the pilots to their roots and their beloved Bills.
- •Flyover takes place before the Bills vs. Patriots game.
- •Blue and Judy are returning to their Western New York roots.
- •Mission named 'Sophia 10' honors a child from the area.
- •Flyover adds a personal touch to the game experience.
- •Event marks a significant moment in their military service.
- 10:32 PMYahoo Sports — WNY natives return home for Highmark Stadium flyover
"BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — From Little Rock, Arkansas, to the skies over Orchard Park, Matt Blue and John Judy are coming home. The Western New York natives are members of the Arkansas Air National Guard; Sunday, they’ll be flying a C-130 military aircraft over the new Highmark Stadium. “We’ve always talked Bills in the squadron, […]
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