Hill’s 388th Fighter Wing thanks those on front lines of pandemic with statewide flyover

Four members of Hill Air Force Base’s 388th Fighter Wing fly in formation over University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City on Thursday, April 30, 2020. The flyover was a “thank you” to health care workers, first responders, military members and essential personnel, as well as those who are staying home to help “flatten the curve” during the coronavirus pandemic. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News

Four members of Hill Air Force Base’s 388th Fighter Wing fly in formation over University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City on Thursday. The flyover was a “thank you” to health care workers, first responders, military members and essential personnel, as well as those who are staying home to help “flatten the curve” during the coronavirus pandemic. The group was led by the Air Force F-35A Lightning II demonstration team’s Capt. Kristin Wolfe. “This flyover is our way of saluting those that are keeping our homefront safe during these unique times,” Wolfe told the Deseret News Wednesday. “To provide just a small showcase of our appreciation to everyone that is doing their part to combat the virus, and to say thank you for your sacrifice and service, to let everyone who has been affected by this pandemic know that we stand by you.” The first female leader of Hill’s demo team was accompanied by three fellow F-35 fighter pilots from the 388th: Capt. Zachary Saunders, Capt. Heath Williams and Capt. Shaun Dickinson. After departing from the base, the jets flew over Salt Lake City, crisscrossing the south end of the valley before heading west toward Tooele, then on to Fillmore and St. George, before heading back north to Panguitch, Summit County and Logan, then back south to Ogden and the base.

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