(U.S. Army photo by Elizabeth Fraser / Arlington National Cemetery /released)

Readers reported around 1:45pm Monday: “Was there some sort of flyover just now in NW DC?”

Kelly found the answer: “Apparently Michael Collins’ funeral was finally held today at Arlington. Yes, that Michael Collins.”

From Arlington National Cemetery yesterday: “Earlier today, modified military funeral honors with funeral escort were conducted for US Air Force Maj. Gen. Michael Collins in Section 51, a fighter pilot and NASA astronaut who flew on the Gemini 10 and Apollo 11 missions.”



photo by Laurie Solnik

Thanks to all who noted that this weekend is the Airforce’s 75th anniversary.

At 6:45pm last night we told folks that “The US Air Force Air Combat Command (ACC) Aerial Control Team (ACT) will control a flyover in the National Capital Region at Audi Field”

It was pretty awesome. More photos below and thanks to Laura for sending this gorgeous video last night: “Wanted to pass along a pretty cool video I got of the Thunderbirds tonight from Navy Yard!” (more…)



photo by LaTur

From AlertDC:

“The US Air Force Air Combat Command (ACC) Aerial Control Team (ACT) will control a flyover in the National Capital Region at Audi Field today, September 15th 2022, at 6:45PM.”

and from a Traffic Advisory:

“The Walter E. Washington Convention Center is pleased to host the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute 45th Annual Awards Gala on Thursday, September 15, 2022. (more…)


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