Photo By Joshua Seybert | A C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 911th Airlift Wing flies over the Pittsburgh...... read more read more
In honor of Memorial Day and the service members who made the ultimate sacrifice, the 911th Airlift Wing is scheduled to conduct a series of C-17 Globemaster III flyovers from 10:20 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Monday, May 26, 2025, across the greater Pittsburgh area .
Communities should prepare to hear and see low-flying C-17 Globemaster III aircraft in the following areas:
Bethel Park Cemetery in support of Bethel Park Memorial Day Parade
Richland Township Community Park
Mt. Lebanon Cemetery in support of South Hills Memorial Day Parade
Main Street in Zelienople in support of Zelienople Memorial Day Parade
Union Cemetery in support of Irwin Memorial Day Parade
Anderson Field in support of Shaler Township Memorial Wall
Breckenridge Park
Each flyover is part of the Air Force Reserve’s ongoing mission to honor fallen service members, demonstrate the capabilities of the force, and inspire patriotism across the nation. These events are conducted as part of already scheduled training and come at no additional cost to the taxpayer. All flyovers will be conducted in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations and are subject to change or cancellation due to weather or operational requirements.
Members of the community are encouraged to observe the flyovers in solemn remembrance of all those who have given their lives in service to the United States. For those interested in sharing photos or videos of the flyovers on social media please use hashtags #SteelAirmen and #911thAW.
For more information on the 911th AW, visit www.pittsburgh.afrc.af.mil or follow the 911th Airlift Wing on Facebook and Instagram.
| Date Taken: | 05.23.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 05.23.2025 11:33 |
| Story ID: | 498493 |
| Location: | PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AIR RESERVE STATION, PENNSYLVANIA, US |
| Hometown: | PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA, US |
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