Historic Flight Over Washington, DC Honors Nation's Veterans

WASHINGTON - Oct. 6, 2016 - PRLog -- On October 7^th, approximately 20 T-6 "Texan", 1 B-25 Mitchell Bomber,  and 1 DC-3 aircraft will launch from the Culpeper Regional Airport and soar in formation down the Potomac River. The Potomac Flight over the Pentagon and Arlington National Cemetery is in honor of DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and pays tribute to the services and sacrifices veterans have made to secure our nation's freedom.  This ceremonial formation flight will be visible from Alexandria, Arlington and Rosslyn, VA.

WHAT: The T-6 "Texan" was a popular U.S. Military trainer aircraft in the 1940's and 50's.

The B-25 Mitchell Bomber was an American twin-engine, medium bomber (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medium_bomber) manufactured by North American Aviation (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_Aviation) and most remembered for the Doolittle Raid on April 18, 1942 in retribution for Pearl Harbor.

The Douglas DC-3 is a fixed-wing propeller-driven airliner. Its cruise speed (207mph)  and range (1,500 mi) revolutionized air transport in the 1930s and 1940s. Its lasting effect on the airline industry and World War II makes it one of the most significant transport aircraft ever made.

WHEN:          Friday, October 7, 2016  ~12:30pm (actual flyover time is subject to change)

WHERE:          Airspace over Northern Virginia and Maryland (near Andrews AFB)

WHY:          To honor DAV (Disabled American Veterans) as a visible tribute to their service and sacrifices

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Additional Info

The Potomac Flight will be followed by the 17th Annual Culpeper Air Fest airshow to be held on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at the Culpeper Regional Airport, 12517 Beverly Ford Rd, Brandy Station, VA.

About Culpeper Air Fest

The Culpeper Air Fest is funded by the Culpeper Air Fest Foundation - a 501c(3) non-profit charitable organization chartered to promote aviation education, awareness and support in Culpeper. It is our goal to help you celebrate with us a great aviation heritage and experience.  The Culpeper Air Fest (http://www.culpeperairport.com/airfest_frame_13.htm) is locally produced, free to the public, and draws top performers from around the nation.  Check the Culpeper Air Fest website (culpeperairfest.com (http://www.culpeperairfest.com)) for updated news.