Video shows two F-22 Raptors conduct a flyover for the dedication of the new World War I Memorial in the area of 14th Street (Freedom Plaza/Pershing Park).
Washington DC woke up to a big surprise when they saw two F-22 Raptors conducting a super low altitude flight over National Mall for the dedication of the new World War I Memorial. However it was a planned ceremony: Watch the video:
JUST IN – Two F-22 Raptors Flew At Low Altitude Over DC for "dedication of the new World War I Memorial pic.twitter.com/YcOXMaYuQV
— Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) April 16, 2021
“Wow, there is a plane right overhead.” — White House Press Sec. Jen Psaki interrupted during today’s daily briefing.
"Wow, there is a plane right overhead." — WH Press Sec. Jen Psaki interrupted during today's daily briefing. pic.twitter.com/UDxCur54ip
— The Recount (@therecount) April 16, 2021
Twitter reaction:
One user wrote, In DC and people are freaking out because some F-22’s flew low overhead and I’m like pssh these peeps clearly did not grow up right next to @EdwardsAFB”
A user posted a picture of the jets:
F-22 fighter jets conduct flyby over the new WW1 Memorial in Washington DC today. @InTheSkyDC @HelicoptersofDC pic.twitter.com/W9CxPxiOt7
— Andrew Leyden (@PenguinSix) April 16, 2021