AURORA, Colo. — The Colorado Air National Guard will perform fighter jet flyovers over a large part of the state Thursday to celebrate Independence Day.
The 140th Wing of the Colorado Air National Guard will conduct flyovers in Lake City, Silverton, Rico, Telluride, Redstone, Granby, Greeley and Firestone on Thursday.
The F-16C Vipers will takeoff at Buckley Space Force Base in Aurora and fly between 10 a.m. and noon.
The Colorado Air National Guard said the flyover times are estimates and could also be canceled due to weather.
The aircraft may also be seen between these locations as they transition between Independence Day celebrations.
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The aircraft will perform flyovers in the following locations:
- 10:45 a.m. - Lake City
- 10:50 a.m. - Silverton
- 10:53 a.m. - Rico
- 11 a.m. - Telluride
- 11:12 a.m. - Redstone
- 11:24 a.m. - Granby
- 11:35 a.m. - Greeley
- 11:38 a.m. - Firestone
The events request flyovers from the U.S. Air Force’s Aerial Events Office in Washington, D.C., and flyover times are coordinated with event staff.
The flyovers do not cost taxpayers any additional money because they are a part of training for pilots.
“Our nation’s independence is again celebrated by the triumphant ‘sound of freedom’ from the mighty F-16 Viper,” 140th Wing Commander U.S. Air Force Col. Jeremiah “Weed” Tucker said last year.
“These flyovers are symbolic of the ever-vigilant defense provided by the Colorado Air National Guard. We’re reminded of this as our aircraft thunder through the skies of Colorado as watchful guardians and defenders of state and nation. We honor the sacrifices of those valiant warriors who have fought and died for the freedoms we enjoy on this and every day.”
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