Strategic bombers and fighter jets fly over Washington to mark US 250th anniversary
Summary
On 23 August 2026, US strategic bombers B-1B, B-2 and B-52 flew low over Washington escorted by F-35 and F-22 fighters as part of the Freedom 250 programme marking the 250th anniversary of US independence, and sources say the noise set off car alarms while temporary airspace restrictions affected Reagan National Airport traffic.
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Spektakularan prizor iznad Vašingtona ostavio je hiljade građana u nevjerici. Tri tipa američkih strateških bombardera – B-1B Lancer, B-2 Spirit i B-52 Stratofortress – preletjela
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