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The U.S. Air Force reported that a B-52H Stratofortress had a near-miss with a SkyWest passenger jet near Minot International Airport, with the crew not being informed about the inbound commercial aircraft during their planned flyover, leading to safety concerns and ongoing investigations by the FAA and SkyWest.
A Virginia man, presumed dead after his house exploded during a search warrant, had a history of posting conspiracy theories and filing frivolous lawsuits; police have opened up the street to reveal the destruction left behind. The US Military will conduct a flyover at Arlington National Cemetery today, and Arlington's own Lauren Flynn, a Yorktown alumna, was named Most Outstanding Defensive Player in the Florida State Seminoles women's soccer team's fourth national championship win. Additionally, the Euro Seasonal Outlook predicts an active storm season in January.
The U.S. Air Force conducted a flyover at Magic Kingdom in celebration of the 4th of July, featuring a KC-135 "Stratotanker" and F-35 Lightning II stealth aircraft. The planes flew over the park twice, passing directly above Cinderella Castle. The celebration at Walt Disney World Resort includes fireworks, DJ dance parties, and special performances, such as the "Disney Celebrates America! - A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky" at Magic Kingdom. Various patriotic-themed food items are also available at the resort.
The 419th Fighter Wing will continue its tradition of supporting 4th of July flyovers across Northern Utah communities with four F-35A Lightning II jets. The flyovers will take place from 9 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., with stops in Vernal, Park City, and various locations across the Wasatch Front. The 419th FW, the first Air Force Reserve unit to fly and deploy with the operational F-35A, consists of nearly 1,200 Citizen Airmen who serve part-time in the military but full-time in the community.
Two F-16s and a refueling aircraft will fly over Fort Collins to celebrate the 100th anniversary of aerial refueling. The first aerial refueling mission was accomplished on June 27, 1923. The flyovers will happen at about 2,500 feet above ground level and will take place in Pueblo, Colorado Springs, Air Force Academy, Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. Aerial refueling enhances the speed, range, lethality, flexibility, and versatility of combat aircraft, serving as a force multiplier.
The U.S. Air Force conducted two flyovers in Tennessee, including one in Knoxville, to celebrate 100 years of aerial refueling. A KC-135R Stratotanker and two F-16 Fighting Falcons flew over Neyland Stadium and near Interstate 40 as part of the national celebration. Aerial refueling remains critical to U.S. defense efforts, and the Air Force is in the process of recapitalizing its tanker fleet and pursuing the next-generation air refueling system.
The United States Air Force is conducting a nationwide flyover to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first aerial refueling. Over 150 tankers will participate, including the 151st Air Refueling Wing in Utah. The flyover will pass through various landmarks in the state, starting at Utah State University in Logan and ending in Park City. Aerial refueling has been crucial to the Department of Defense's missions, allowing for the projection of airpower across the globe. In addition to refueling, tankers also perform other important tasks such as cargo transport and aeromedical evacuations.
The U.S. Air Force will conduct two large flyovers over the East Coast on Tuesday afternoon to celebrate 100 years of air refueling. The flyover will include one KC-135, eight KC-46s, and six C-17s departing from the 305th Air Mobility Wing at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey. There will be two separate routes, including one through New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania and another across New York. The U.S. Air Force said that "aerial refueling serves as a force multiplier, increasing the speed, range, lethality, flexibility, and versatility of combat aircraft."
Two B-52 Stratofortresses will fly over Duluth, Minnesota, in formation with two KC-135 Stratotankers to demonstrate aerial refueling, as part of a series of flyovers to celebrate 100 years of aerial refueling. The flyover is set for 2:30 p.m. and will head north over Grand Avenue and downtown Duluth.
The Michigan Air National Guard will fly over several Michigan cities on June 27, 2023, to mark "100 years of aerial refueling excellence." The flyover will include KC-135 Stratotankers and A-10 Thunderbolt IIs based at Selfridge and operated by the 127th Wing. The flyover will originate from Selfridge Air National Guard Base near Detroit and will travel counter-clockwise around the Lower Peninsula, with appearances over several cities before landing at Selfridge. Other states are also having flyovers to mark 100 years since the first mid-air refueling by the U.S. Army Air Service.
The US Air Force and Utah Air National Guard will conduct a flyover in northern and central Utah on Tuesday to celebrate 100 years of air refuelling. The first air refuelling was completed on 27 June 1923 by US Army Air Service aviators. The process allows planes to stay in the air for longer, saving fuel and time during extended flights. The flyover will take place at various locations across Utah, including the Utah State Capitol Building, Cedar City Airport and Park City.
The Milwaukee Brewers won their home opener against the New York Mets 10-0, with a grand slam by rookie Brice Turang as the highlight. Fans may have missed the B-1 Bomber flyover due to the closed roof, Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil's frustration with the turf, and catcher William Contreras' phantom throw. Infielder Luis Guillorme took the mound for the Mets, and Brewers left fielder Christian Yelich helped a fan complete her birthday bucket list. Freddy Peralta, who recently welcomed a son, pitched six strong innings for the Brewers.
The Milwaukee Brewers faced criticism on social media after holding a pregame flyover with the retractable roof closed due to potential inclement weather during their home opener against the New York Mets. The team also set off fireworks indoors ahead of first pitch. Fans on Twitter were quick to mock the decision, comparing it to other head-scratching pregame choices in sports history. The Brewers will have 80 more chances to improve their pregame ceremony throughout the 2023 MLB regular season.
Texas A&M baseball's tradition of pregame flyovers was on full display during their SEC home opener as two Aggie pilots flew a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft over the field at the end of the national anthem. The flyover, which was one of the lowest ever seen, shook the stadium and showcased the school's deep roots in military tradition and patriotism. Despite the team's losses, the flyover was a highlight of the weekend.