Uploaded April 2020 | Updated September 2026, 10 hours ago

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Operation America Strong, a historic collaborative effort between the legendary U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, and the equally magnificent U.S. Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, honored frontline first responders and other essential workers with formation flights over New York City, New Jersey, and Philadelphia (April 28, 2020).

Taking off from Naval Air Station Pensacola, a formation of six F/A-18C/D Hornet aircraft, and six F-16C/D Fighting Falcon, conducted the heartfelt and inspiring flyovers of New York City hospitals, Trenton and Newark, New Jersey, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The video includes an aerial refuel and HD cockpit footage.

Credits: Chief Petty Officer Chad Pritt (USN), Petty Officer 3rd Class Dan Serianni (USN), Petty Officer 3rd Class Keia Randall (USN), Pfc. Carlos Cuebas Fantauzzi (Army), Petty Officer 2nd Class Cody Hendrix (USN), Staff Sgt. Adrian Patoka (Army), Airman 1st Class Matt Porter (USAF).

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