Crowds Gather for Glimpse of Blue Angels, Thunderbirds Flyover

After a very rainy week, Saturday delivered a spectacular respite in the form of blue skies and perfect temperatures. For those who were feeling cooped up, it was a great opportunity to walk, bike, play or just soak up the sun. And to watch a flyover.

Many people gathered late Saturday morning outside of hospitals, shopping malls, the National Mall and others places with a good view of the much anticipated flyover by the US Navy’s Blue Angels and the Air Force’s Thunderbirds honoring first responders on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic.

(Photo of “cherry pickers” courtesy Rob Doherty)

(Photo of Blue Angels and Thunderbirds courtesy Lisa Feldman)

#AmericaStrong flyover 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/8OAg5e4gK6

— Brianna O'Neil (@BriannaONeil_) May 2, 2020

A @BlueAngels and @AFThunderbirds flyover at Nats Park to thank essential personnel battling COVID-19 on the frontlines!#AmericaStrong // #NATITUDE pic.twitter.com/XeeTzUtBJg

— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) May 2, 2020

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Joe Yasharoff is MCM's Director of Content and Operations. He is also an adjunct journalism professor at the University of Maryland. Previously, Joe was the Managing Editor at NBC Sports Washington and Executive Sports Producer at FOX5 (WTTG-TV). He hosts the MoCo's Most Famous podcast for MCM.

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