Even an Historic Remembrance Has to Hold For Weather

Due to weather conditions, the Arsenal of Democracy Flyover, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, was unable to perform Friday's flyover as planned. They plan to perform the aerial tribute on Saturday, September 26 with the first formation approaching the National Mall at approximately 11:30 AM ET. The route and participating aircraft will stay the same.

Organized by the Arsenal of Democracy Flyover, the aerial tribute will include over 65 WWII era airplanes flying in historical sequence formations representing the significant battles of WWII and ending with the missing man formation.

The flyover, which was originally scheduled to coincide with the 75th anniversary of VE-Day (May 8), was rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Arsenal of Democracy Flyover, which also organized the 2015 aerial tribute in recognition of the 70th anniversary of VE-Day, is urging spectators to follow local guidance in regards to social gatherings and distancing, and encourages people to safely enjoy the tribute anywhere along the planned flight path – starting from around the American Legion Memorial Bridge, moving southeast down the Potomac River, along the National Mall and then south towards Alexandria, Virginia.

FMI: www.WW2Flyover.org