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What’s that noise? What you need to know about DC flyovers Friday and Saturday
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Key Points:
- Reagan National Airport will close from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday and from noon to midnight Saturday for rehearsals and the full America 250 Fourth of July celebrations, affecting flights in the D.C. area.
- Friday's "Wings of Freedom" rehearsals will feature military aircraft demonstrations including parachute teams, helicopters, and jets such as the MV-22 Osprey, F-35 variants, F-22 Raptor, Thunderbirds, and a tri-bomber formation over the National Mall.
- Saturday's full celebration includes multiple flyovers and demonstrations throughout the afternoon and evening, highlighted by an Air Force One flyover at 7:03 p.m., Thunderbirds and Blue Angels performances, and a stealth aircraft flyover.
- The event schedule includes detailed timings for specific military aircraft demonstrations and fleet reviews from various branches, with key moments like the tri-bomber formation at 6:02 p.m. and the Golden Knights Twilight Jump at 8:22 p.m.
- WTOP will provide continuous coverage of the Fourth of July celebrations on 103.5 FM, online, and via their app, including fireworks and the "A Capital Fourth" concert.
