Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
Editorials & Other Articles
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
How To Watch Today's World War II Flyover Over the Mall
Courtesy of the Arsenal of Democracy.
Rachel Sadon in Arts & Entertainment on May 8, 2015 10:15 am
The warbirds are coming. A flyover of more than 50 vintage military planes, dubbed the Arsenal of Democracy, will roar over the Mall this afternoon in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the World War II victory in Europe.
Starting approximately at 12:10 p.m., the first formation of WW II-era aircraft is set to pass overhead at the Lincoln Memorial and continue a flight path east before turning just past the U.S. Capitol. They'll fly at an altitude of about 1,000 feet.
Take a long lunch and get to the National Mall, atop a rooftop on Independence Avenue, Hains Point, Gravelly Point Park, Arlington Memorial Bridge, or a space with clear views in Rosslyn or near Nationals Park. The planes are expected to be in D.C. airspace for about 40 minutes.
A guide to the 19 World War II planes that flew over D.C. today for V-E Day
Courtesy of the Arsenal of Democracy.
Rachel Sadon in Arts & Entertainment on May 8, 2015 10:15 am
The warbirds are coming. A flyover of more than 50 vintage military planes, dubbed the Arsenal of Democracy, will roar over the Mall this afternoon in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the World War II victory in Europe.
Starting approximately at 12:10 p.m., the first formation of WW II-era aircraft is set to pass overhead at the Lincoln Memorial and continue a flight path east before turning just past the U.S. Capitol. They'll fly at an altitude of about 1,000 feet.
Take a long lunch and get to the National Mall, atop a rooftop on Independence Avenue, Hains Point, Gravelly Point Park, Arlington Memorial Bridge, or a space with clear views in Rosslyn or near Nationals Park. The planes are expected to be in D.C. airspace for about 40 minutes.
A guide to the 19 World War II planes that flew over D.C. today for V-E Day
Edit history
Please sign in to view edit histories.
Recommendations
0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):
3 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
= new reply since forum marked as read