On September 25, some 70 aircraft—with a contingent from the Commemorative Air Force—will help commemorate the end of World War II by blanketing the skies with aircraft flying in two-minute intervals over Washington, DC. Many supporting organizations of next week’s event are sending aircraft that will create historically sequenced formations representing the war’s major battles—from the Battle of Britain through the final air assault on Japan.
Commemorative Air Force Marks the End of WWII With Flyover
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Key Takeaways:
- Approximately 70 aircraft will participate in the Arsenal of Democracy Flyover on September 25th in Washington, D.C. to commemorate the end of World War II.
- The flyover will feature historically sequenced formations representing major WWII battles and utilize various aircraft types from the era.
- The Commemorative Air Force is a principal organizer, contributing 18 aircraft, and the event will last roughly 70 minutes.
- The flyover route will begin northwest of D.C., proceed along the Potomac River, and pass over significant landmarks before concluding.
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