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U.S. Bombers and Stealth Fighters Roar Over Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington

Major U.S. military flyover took place over the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C., featuring an impressive lineup of American military aircraft. The flyover included B-2 Spirit, B-1B Lancer and B-52 Stratofortress bombers, accompanied by F-35A Lightning II and F-22

U.S. Bombers and Stealth Fighters Roar Over Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington

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U.S. Bombers and Stealth Fighters Roar Over Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington

A major U.S. military flyover took place over the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C., featuring an impressive lineup of American military aircraft.



The flyover included B-2 Spirit, B-1B Lancer and B-52 Stratofortress bombers, accompanied by F-35A Lightning II and F-22 Raptor stealth fighters, showcasing multiple generations of U.S. airpower over the nation’s capital.



Air Force One also flew over the race as part of the aerial display during the inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix, held on the streets of Washington, D.C. on August 23.

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