Officials said the flight path took the jets over Buckeye, Luke, Litchfield Park, Surprise, Waddell, Goodyear, Tolleson, Phoenix and Tempe before they head fly over …

“They should also refrain from traveling to landmarks, hospitals and gathering in large groups to view the flyover,” the statement said.

The flyover featured a B-17 Flying Fortress, a B-25 Mitchell Bomber and a C-47 Skytrain - all aircraft that flew in WWII.

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Over a dozen U.S. Air Force and Arizona Air National Guard aircraft on Friday will conduct a flyover above metro Phoenix to honor health care workers and others responding to public needs during the coronavirus pandemic. Over a dozen U.S. Air Force and Arizona Air National Guard aircraft on Friday afternoon conducted a flyover above metro Phoenix to honor health care workers and others responding to public needs during the coronavirus pandemic. Also - anyone want to buy a Cold War-era missile silo? According to an announcement by Luke officials, “residents along the flight path can expect a few seconds of jet noise as the aircraft pass overhead.” Air Force Brig. Seven F-35A Lightning IIs, along with seven F-16 Fighting Falcons and a KC-135 Stratotanker fly in formation as part of the Air Force Salutes flyover May 1, 2020, in Phoenix, Ariz. The flight commemorated the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, a period officials describe as "another time period in our history when Arizonans stepped up with strength and resilience. The formation consisted of 15 aircraft including F-35s and F-16s from the 56th FW and 944th FW, and a KC-135 from the 161st Air Refueling Wing as a Total Force salute to each American serving on the …

He added that participants want those watching the flyover to “enjoy the display of American airpower, resolve and pride while keeping frontline responders in their hearts.”Don't miss the top Air Force stories, delivered each afternoonSign up for the Air Force Times Daily News Roundup to receive the top Air Force stories every afternoon.“Operation America Strong was the idea of our great military men and women — the Thunderbirds and the Blue Angels crews who wanted to show support to the American medical workers." Canterbury is commander of the 56th Fighter Wing based at Luke. "The flyover featured a B-17 Flying Fortress, a B-25 Mitchell Bomber and a C-47 Skytrain - all aircraft that flew in WWII. ©2020 FOX Television Stations until WED 10:00 PM MST, Northwest Plateau, Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave, Northwest Deserts, Lake Mead National Recreation Area until WED 8:00 PM MST, Marble and Glen Canyons, Grand Canyon Country, Northern Gila County, Yavapai County Valleys and Basins, Oak Creek and Sycamore Canyons, Parker Valley, Kofa, Yuma County, Central La Paz, Aguila Valley, Southeast Yuma County, Gila River Valley, Northwest Valley, Tonopah Desert, Gila Bend, Buckeye/Avondale, Cave Creek/New River, Deer Valley, Central Phoenix, North Phoenix/Glendale, New River Mesa, Scottsdale/Paradise Valley, Rio Verde/Salt River, East Valley, Fountain Hills/East Mesa, South Mountain/Ahwatukee, Southeast Valley/Queen Creek, Superior, Northwest Pinal County, West Pinal County, Apache Junction/Gold Canyon, Tonto Basin, Sonoran Desert Natl Monument, San Carlos, Dripping Springs, Globe/Miami until MON 8:00 PM MST, Western Pima County Including Ajo/Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Tohono O'odham Nation including Sells, Tucson Metro Area including Tucson/Green Valley/Marana/Vail, South Central Pinal County including Eloy/Picacho Peak State Park, Southeast Pinal County including Kearny/Mammoth/Oracle until SUN 8:00 PM MST, Upper Santa Cruz River and Altar Valleys including Nogales, Upper Gila River and Aravaipa Valleys including Clifton/Safford until WED 8:00 PM MST, Mazatzal Mountains, Pinal/Superstition Mountains, Southeast Gila CountySuperstition Mountain Golf and Country Club - 9:21 a.m. Gen. Todd Canterbury said the participating military personnel are honored to extend heartfelt gratitude to health care workers and others fighting the outbreak. Close. Officials say the flight path will take the jets over Buckeye, Luke, Litchfield Park, Surprise, Waddell, Goodyear, Tolleson, Phoenix and Tempe before they head fly over Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Scottsdale, Deer Valley, Glendale, Peoria, Sun City West, and El Mirage.

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Over a dozen U.S. Air Force and Arizona Air National Guard aircraft on Friday will conduct a flyover above metro Phoenix to Luke Air Force Base officials say 15 jets will begin the flyover at approximately 3:10 p.m., and that it will last 50 minutes.
Luke’s announcement advised residents to view the flyover from their homes and to maintain social distancing during the event. Pilots came from Luke AFB and Arizona National Guard. Participating aircraft will include seven F-35A fighters and seven F-16 fighters from wings based at Luke and a KC-135 tanker from the Air Guard’s 161st Air Refueling Wing at Sky Harbor International Airport. The flight started at 8:20 a.m. on May 8 from their airbase at Falcon Field in Mesa, then headed to central Mesa, Tempe, Phoenix and the West Valley, Officials say that these aircraft may also be featured in the National Arsenal of Democracy flyover in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 25 if conditions allow. A hard look at the the story of the Marine amphibious assault vehicle recently lost in a training exercise, the Air Force sees changes to the mess dress uniform, and Airmen in South Korea want to help you adjust to the new normal by being S.I.C.K. 75th Anniversary of VE Day flyover schedule with approximate times:This comes a week after Luke Air Force Base and the Arizona Air National Guard held a Arizona's coronavirus frontline workers and first responders were honored with a special military flyover on Friday.This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.