The 127th Wing of the Michigan Air National Guard next week will conduct flyovers over eight Michigan cities to show support for front-line workers.
In addition, the well-known Blue Angels are planning a flyover for Detroit next week.
The flyovers by the Air National Guard are designed to show solidarity with Michiganders and support for healthcare workers, first responders, military members and other essential personnel amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Those flyovers are tentatively scheduled over two days.
While dates for the flyovers were given, specific times and routes were not yet disclosed. All dates and times are subject to change due to weather and operational requirements.
The first flyover is scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, over the cities of Marquette, Lansing and Flint. A KC-135 Stratotanker, which is a type of mid-air refueling aircraft, will participate.
That same day, May 12, one or more A-10 Thunderbolts, also known as “Warthogs,” will fly over the cities of Traverse City, Grand Rapids and Battle Creek.
On May 12, the U.S. Navy’s legendary Blue Angels will also fly over Detroit. The route and time are scheduled to be released Monday. That information, when available, can be found on their Facebook page.
The last flyover in the series is scheduled for Wednesday, May 13, over Novi and Detroit. Both the A-10 and KC-135 will participate.
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