The 142nd Wing out of Portland Air National Guard Base will conduct Veterans Day flyovers for ceremonies on November 11 at locations throughout Oregon, including Salem and Albany, according to a press release issued late Monday by the Oregon Military Department.
The Statewide Veterans Day Ceremony takes place at 11 a.m. in front of the Oregon State Capitol in Salem, while the 75th Annual Linn County Veterans Day Parade begins at 11:11 a.m. in downtown Albany. The military department did not specify exact designated times for the aircraft in its late-afternoon release, though flights are scheduled between 10:50 a.m. and 12:50 p.m.
All F-15 passes will fly approximately 1,000 feet above ground level at roughly 350 mph airspeed, according to the release. Planned locations for the aerial tributes span Hillsboro, Salem, Albany, Roseburg, Bend, Pendleton, The Dalles, and the Hollywood Neighborhood in Portland.
“The 142nd Wing proudly honors Veterans Day with F-15 flybys across Oregon, recognizing the service and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans and their families,” said Chief Master Sgt. Charles Trinchitella, 142nd Wing Command Chief.
“These flights reflect our gratitude for those who served before us and our ongoing commitment to defending the Pacific Northwest and upholding the freedoms they fought to secure.” Chief Master Sgt. Charles
Such military aircraft passes have become a tradition for patriotic holiday celebrations across the area, occurring on Veterans Day in November, Memorial Day in May, and July 4. Officials noted that these flights could still be canceled or have their times changed due to inclement weather or operational contingencies.
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