The U.S. Air Force Reserve’s 920th Rescue Wing from Patrick Space Force Base flew over Walt Disney World on July 4 to celebrate America’s 250th Independence Day.
4th of July Flyover
Watch our video of the flyover below:
Guests were able to watch the flyover from Magic Kingdom and EPCOT at 10:30 a.m. today, July 4. It started at Magic Kingdom and flew over EPCOT shortly after.
The flyover was a single HC-130 Combat King II aircraft, flown by the 39th Rescue Squadron, and two HH-60 Jolly Green II Helicopters, flown by the 301st Rescue Squadron, part of the 920th Rescue Wing from Patrick Space Force Base in Florida.
Flyovers are a frequent patriotic offering at Walt Disney World for Fourth of July, National Veterans and Military Families Month, and similar holidays.
Disney Parks recently shared a look back at the history of military flyovers at Disney Parks, from Disneyland’s opening day in 1955 to the ongoing America 250 celebration.
Watch our video of the annual “Disney’s Celebrate America! – A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky” fireworks show and the “Heartbeat of Freedom” fireworks finale.
Check out our full 4th of July guide.
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