388th Fighter Wing from HAFB to salute Utah with state flyover

F-35A Lightning IIs prepare for takeoff at Hill Air Force Base near Ogden during the 388th and 419th fighter wings’ combat power exercise on Monday, Nov. 19, 2018. | Steve Griffin, Deseret News

HILL AIR FORCE BASE — The Air Force F-35A Lightning II Demonstration and 388th Fighter Wing will perform a formation flyover throughout Utah on Thursday to salute everyone on the front lines in the fight against COVID-19, as well as those staying at home to “flatten the curve.”

The formation, which will begin at 1 p.m., will be led by Capt. Kristin “BEO” Wolfe, the F-35A demo team pilot, with three combat-ready F-35 pilots from the 388th Fighter Wing.

The flyover is scheduled to take off from Hill Air Force Base and proceed south through Salt Lake City to the state’s southern border near St. George. It will then head north to Park City and Logan before proceeding south through Ogden back to the base.

The flight path was coordinated with state officials as well as members of the Federal Aviation Administration.

“This flyover is our way of saluting those that are keeping our home-front safe during these unique times,” Wolfe said in a statement.

Hill is urging residents to observe the flyover from the safety of their home and refrain from traveling to see the flyover. Citizens should also maintain social distancing and avoid large gatherings.

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