Blue Angels & Thunderbirds To Pay Tribute To Essential Workers With Fly Over Detroit
(CBS DETROIT) - In a show of national solidarity, the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, and the Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, will conduct a series of multi-city flyovers over the next two weeks. There is not a posted date yet for the Detroit flyover.
It is a collaborative salute called "America Strong" from the Navy and Air Force to recognize healthcare workers, first responders, and other essential personnel while standing in solidarity with all Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic.
"We're excited to fly over cities across America as our way of saying thanks to the healthcare workers, first responders, and all the people who selflessly run into the breach working to keep America strong," said Gen. Dave Goldfein, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, and Adm. Michael Gilday, Chief of Naval Operations. "This is also our way of showing that we are all in this together and that America's spirit will prevail."
The two demonstration teams will fly over areas of the country hardest hit by COVID-19, starting next week as both joint and individual team flights occurring every one-to-two days until mid-May.
The teams welcome and encourage viewers to tag the flyover on social media with the hashtag #AmericaStrong.
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