LOS ANGELES (KABC) — The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will fly over Los Angeles, Orange County and other areas of Southern California today to honor local frontline workers battling the COVID-19 pandemic. Get all the details on the flight path and schedule below.
Check back at around 1:30 p.m. for the live stream of today’s flyover
A formation of six F-16-C/D Fighting Falcons will conduct the flyovers as a salute to health care workers, first responders, military and other essential personnel while standing in solidarity with all Americans.
The flight path begins around 1:35 p.m. in the Laguna Beach area in Orange County and makes it way to the southern portion of Los Angeles County. It will then loop around and reach the Corona area around 2 p.m before heading to the Moreno Valley area in Riverside County around 2:10 p.m. The Thunderbirds will reach the Ventura County area around 3:05 p.m. The flyover will conclude in the Santa Clarita area.
Southern California residents were advised to watch the flyover from the safety of their home-quarantine and refrain from traveling to watch the event. They were also advised to maintain physical distancing and avoid large gatherings.
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