Today the United States Navy Blue Angels and Air Force Thunderbirds stunt teams performed a flyover of New York City, Philadelphia and New Jersey, saluting healthcare and essential workers on the frontline in the fight against COVID-19.
The mission was given the name “Operation America Strong” and is happening across the United States.
In addition to cities in the North East, Atlanta, Dallas, Austin and Baltimore are also expected to have flyovers as well.
This is the flyover as seen from the Brooklyn Bridge.
United States Navy Blue Angels fly over New York City, April 28, 2020. Photo by Thomas Hengge
Blue Angels and Thunderbirds fly over the Brooklyn Bridge, April 28, 2020. Photo by Thomas Hengge
Despite social distancing guidelines, a crowd gathers on the Brooklyn Bridge to watch the Navy and Air Force flyover performance, April 28, 2020. Photo by Thomas Hengge
Blue Angels and Thunderbirds fly over downtown Brooklyn, April 28, 2020. Photo by Thomas Hengge
United States Air Force Thunderbirds fly over New York City, April 28, 2020. Photo by Thomas Hengge
Blue Angels and Thunderbirds fly over the Manhattan Bridge in New York City, April 28, 2020. Photo by Thomas Hengge
Blue Angels and Thunderbirds fly in formation, April 28, 2020. Photo by Thomas Hengge
People return to Manhattan after watching the Blue Angel and Thunderbird flyover, April 28, 2020. Thomas Hengge
