Air Force Thunderbirds Reveal Austin Flight Plan: How To Watch
AUSTIN, TX — The famed U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds have scheduled a flyover over the Austin skies in honor of first responders on the frontlines of the new coronavirus battle on Wednesday, releasing a flight plan on Tuesday so those wishing to watch the air show can watch.
The Thunderbirds had originally scheduled flyovers in Austin and San Antonio on Tuesday before forecast inclement weather postponed the show until Wednesday. Rainy weather that arrived on Tuesday has since pushed the flyover start time to 3:40 p.m. Keep your fingers crossed, as inclement weather could delay or even postpone the event.
On their website, the Thunderbirds describe a formation of six F-16C/D Fighting Falcons streaking across the sky above Austin and neighboring San Antonio in honor of those on the coronavirus frontlines. The flying tribute by both the Thunderbirds and U.S. Navy's Blue Angels already has taken place at other major U.S. cities.
Due to forecasted inclement weather, the Texas flyover start times have been delayed 1 hour! Updated times below:San Antonio - 2:20 P.M. (CDT) and last approximately 30 minutes.Austin - 3:40 P.M. (CDT) and last approximately 25 minutes.
— Thunderbirds (@AFThunderbirds) May 13, 2020
The local spectacle is slated to last a full 25 minutes, according to the U.S. Air Force. The tribute to Austin first responders will be preceded by one in San Antonio lasting 30 minutes, according to Air Force officials.
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"Residents in these areas will be able to see the flyover from the safety of their home-quarantine and should maintain all social distancing guidelines during this event," U.S. Air Force officials wrote in their advisory. "They should also refrain from traveling to landmarks, hospitals and gathering in large groups to view the flyover."
Tomorrow's #AmericaStrong flyover serves as a salute to frontline #COVID responders in the great state of Texas.Forecasted inclement weather in San Antonio and Austin could delay tomorrow's flyover times or postpone the flyover all together. Stay tuned!#InThisTogether pic.twitter.com/MDpPiblR5U
— Thunderbirds (@AFThunderbirds) May 12, 2020
For a sneak peek of what's ahead, check out photos and video for Operation America Strong at https://www.dvidshub.net/feature/americastrong. For more information on the Thunderbirds, visit www.afthunderbirds.com. And for your social media purposes, the Thunderbirds suggest using the hashtags #AmericaStrong and #Thunderbirds.
This article originally appeared on the Austin Patch
