WWII National Capital Flyover – May 8, 2015

[Starduster]

I had to drive into DC to pick up my wife during that time, and got an unexpectly GOOD view as the B29 “Fifi” came into view rounding Rosslyn. Viewed head-on, then turning toward the Mall. Just marveling how different the profile was compared to current aircraft. When on the 14th St Bridge, looked right and got to see it climb majestically away. Did have to be extra careful around everyone else, moving and parked on the shoulders.

A guy who rode with us this morning was at Gravelly Point and regretted it- too far away. This is, until the Curtiss Helldiver broke off from his group of Navy planes (I saw that from 395) to come in for a landing at DCA.

[PotomacCyclist]

I saw this picture on Yahoo News/AP, showing the crowds on the western part of the National Mall:

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[PotomacCyclist]

I saw this report too:

http://www.wusa9.com/story/news/local/2015/05/08/bicyclist-struck-by-car-near-wwii-memorial/26968907/

WASHINGTON (WUSA9) — A bicyclist was struck Friday morning not far from the WWII Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The collision was reported at 5:41 a.m. at 1750 Independence Avenue NW near 17th St., according to the Metropolitan Police Department.

We’re told that the bicyclist is 19 years old. He suffered some broken bones but will be okay.

The driver of the vehicle that hit the bicyclist appears to have stayed at the scene.

United States Park Police are now handling the incident.

Later Friday, there will be a special ceremony at the WWII Memorial for the 70th anniversary of Victory Day.

[PotomacCyclist]

Video of the complete flyover event, posted on the official website:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MptBCBHZrj0

There is also video of the commemoration ceremony that morning:

http://events.dacast.com/?webcast_id=9

[Brendan von Buckingham]

It was actually a TBM Avenger torpedo bomber. Here’s the cockpit video of his approach over Palisades, his aborted turn into the Mall, and his emergency landing at National. Pretty neat.

[PotomacCyclist]

Interesting overhead view of DC, Arlington and the Potomac River. Where was that video posted?

[PotomacCyclist]

Apparently there was another WWII-era plane flyover last Friday. The planes were supposed to be visible from Arlington and Alexandria. I didn’t hear about it until today. Did anyone see the planes? Did anyone even know about this? There wasn’t much press, just one article on the NBC Washington site.

http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/World-War-II-Era-Planes-Fly-Over-DC-Area-Military-Landmarks-Friday-331604682.html

There weren’t as many planes this time, and no B-29 bomber.

[dasgeh]

I didn’t see anything last Friday, but last Wednesday (I think) I saw a bunch of transport helicopters fly over our house, twice, going the same direction. And yesterday something very loud flew over our house again, but I didn’t see it.

[JustinW]

@PotomacCyclist 126275 wrote:

Apparently there was another WWII-era plane flyover last Friday. The planes were supposed to be visible from Arlington and Alexandria. I didn’t hear about it until today. Did anyone see the planes? Did anyone even know about this? There wasn’t much press, just one article on the NBC Washington site.

Last Friday midday there was a flight of maybe 10 aircraft, all T-6s/SNJs lead by one B-25. Made a lovely noise flying over my office near Ballston. I knew about the flight but had forgotten, and the noise was a quick reminder. Got outside in time to catch them as the flew away. Lovely sight…

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