ATLANTA — Look to the skies Georgia! To celebrate 100 years of aerial refueling, the Air Force is holding flyovers across the south, including in Georgia.
So, how can you watch it?
The flyover will begin with the KC-135 Stratotanker from MacDill Air Force Base, Florida and C-17 Globemaster III from Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina.
If you live in Atlanta, you can watch the flyover at 12:30 p.m. over the state capitol. Those in Augusta can watch it fly over the National Golf Club.
“Air refueling propels our Nation’s air power across the skies, unleashing its full potential,” said Gen. Mike Minihan, Air Mobility Command commander. “It connects our strategic vision with operational reality, ensuring we can reach any corner of the globe with unwavering speed and precision. Air refueling embodies our resolve to defend freedom and project power, leaving an indelible mark on aviation history.”
To learn more about this exciting experience and the significance of air refueling, click here.
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