Washington, D.C. 8. mai kan være stedet

Historic Flyover Set For D.C. In May

A fleet of more than 70 historic military aircraft will fly in formation above Washington, D.C., on Friday, May 8, to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe. The Arsenal of Democracy World War II Victory Capitol Flyover will feature 15 historically sequenced warbird formations, which will pass above the city from the Lincoln Memorial to the Capitol. The sequence will represent the major battles of World War II from Pearl Harbor to D-Day, ending with a final missing-man formation. "Never before has such a collection of WWII aircraft been assembled at one location," say the event organizers. The flyover is set to start at 12:10 p.m. and last about 40 minutes. Also in Washington, the main entry hall of the National Air and Space Museum is getting an overhaul, and that means visitors have a rare opportunity to get a closer look at some of the historic aircraft that traditionally are displayed overhead. The Spirit of St. Louis, which for years has hung high in the rafters, is now on the floor, where visitors can see more of the details of its construction. The renovation of the Milestones of Flight hall, which will be completed next year, is the first major change to the hall since the museum opened in 1976. The aim is to make this iconic space "more educational and inspiring," according to the museum website. view on YouTube