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Aviation History / bombers / fighters / Formation Flying / museums / warbirds / World War II

21 Nov, 2020

2020 “Arsenal of Democracy” Flyover

On December 29, 1940, President Franklin D. Roosevelt broadcast a radio fireside chat from the White House stating, “We must be the great arsenal of democracy. We must apply ourselves to our task with...

Aviation History / Boeing / bombers / Special Aviation Events / World War II

21 Nov, 2020

“The Great Arsenal of Democracy” B-29 Superfortresses

One of the larger attractions of the 2020 “Arsenal of Democracy” flyover were the only two flying B-29 Superfortresses, “Doc” and “FiFi”, joined in flight for just the fourth time since their restorations. On...

bombers / fighters / Liasion Aircraft / news / Trainers / Transports / warbirds / World War II

13 May, 2015

The Arsenal of Democracy: World War II Victory Capitol Flyover

An amazing salute to a rapidly disappearing group of living military veterans occurred on Friday May 8, 2015, when the world witnessed the Arsenal of Democracy: World War II Victory Capitol Flyover (henceforth known...