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FAA: Big Tech Challenges For Massive Washington, DC Warbirds Flyover

coondoggie writes: It will be one of the largest gatherings of flying WWII aircraft in history as 56 famous vintage warbirds will fly through restricted airspace over the National Mall Friday in remembrance of the 70th anniversary of VE-Day or Victory in Europe Day. The huge flyover, dubbed "The Arsenal of Democracy," of so many different types of aircraft – from seaplanes to fighters and the only flying B-29 Superfortress – was no easy undertaking. The first plane should be visible along the National Mall around 12:10 p.m. With roughly 90 seconds between formations, the Flyover will end by 1 p.m. Reagan National Airport will be closed to commercial traffic from 12 noon to 1 p.m. to accommodate the flights. The Flyover will be streamed live here.

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  1. We should divert it .. by BarbaraHudson · · Score: 3, Funny

    They should overfly Texas, just so we can watch the crazies on Fox and the far right lose it (Jade Helm prequel).

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  2. Re:How much does this cost taxpayers? by sls1j · · Score: 3, Funny

    Well, if those bombers could take just one more load of bombs...

  3. Reagan National Airport? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    No, sir, I'm afraid not. The name of the airport is "The Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport," named after the famous African American rights advocate Ronald Reagan Washington.