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03-Jul-2026 Andrew

Roaring over Capitol Hill

For several hours Thursday and Friday morning, we were treated to the roar of fighter jets and other aircraft constantly flying low overhead in preparation for a day-long airshow celebrating America’s 250th birthday on July 4th. Andrew caught this group when he was turning into our alley.

If anybody knows what kind of planes these are, please let me know! We think the four smaller aircraft could be F-22 Raptors but aren't sure about the larger plane.

Heritage Foundation makes a statement, posted earlier

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Dave Petersen Photography05-Jul-2026 11:04
A nicely timed capture with the trees framing this fly over. I am very sure the jet fighters are F-22 Raptors. The F-22 is still the pride of the USAF and for an event like this I am sure that would be their choice to use. Nicely done Andrew. VV
Raymond05-Jul-2026 01:29
Are you kidding? It's Trump's new plane ... enlarge the image and see, no kidding. Well done Andrew
Nick Paoni04-Jul-2026 23:09
Nice timing to get this flying formation before it was obscured by the trees.
Dan Opdal04-Jul-2026 20:46
Perfect timing for this beautiful shot. Happy Fourth of July Helen! V
victorswan04-Jul-2026 20:39
lovely Presentation on airplanes in flight for the holiday BV
Denise J T Lee04-Jul-2026 18:33
A perfect capture, with all the aircrafts nicely shown against the white cloud background. ~VVVVV++~
janescottcumming04-Jul-2026 15:51
He got a cool shot, it’s an eye catching photo. V
Julie Oldfield04-Jul-2026 15:19
Great timing! V
Jean-Claude Billonneau04-Jul-2026 14:26
Belle fête nationale!!! V
Jeff Real04-Jul-2026 13:16
What a great catch this is!
I sure wish I was in the capitol today!
Thank you for this and all of the other images!
V
pkocinski04-Jul-2026 12:11
Great catch Andrew!
Milan Vogrin04-Jul-2026 08:39
Very nice. Like it. V
Alain Boussac04-Jul-2026 06:55
Spectacular and impressive. V.
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal04-Jul-2026 05:38
Beautiful and powerful image, great shot Andrew. V
Liz Bickel04-Jul-2026 05:34
Adrew is quite the photographer! Great catch. Hapy Anniversary, America!!!
jtocaciu04-Jul-2026 05:17
Superb image. Thanks for sharing. VVVVV+
Dennis Hoyne04-Jul-2026 02:53
A spectacular image, Andrew!
David Buzzeo04-Jul-2026 02:52
No idea, excellent photograph nonetheless. V
Gerard KOEHL04-Jul-2026 02:01
Excellente prise. V
Charlene Ambrose03-Jul-2026 23:54
Great capture. Well done, Andrew! V
Hank Vander Velde03-Jul-2026 23:25
Beautiful image Helen.
Jola Dziubinska03-Jul-2026 22:47
Fantastic capture! Happy 4th of July, 250 years ! V.
Isabel Cutler03-Jul-2026 22:31
What great timing! V.