Arsenal of Democracy Flyover commemorates 70th Anniversary of VE Day

Historic World War II aircraft assemble over the WWII Memorial and National Mall

Washington D.C. - On Friday, May 8, 2015, the 70th Anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, one of the most diverse arrays of World War II aircraft ever assembled flew over the WWII Memorial, National Mall, and our nation’s capitol to honor the heroes who fought in the War and those on the home front who produced the tanks, ships, and aircraft that enabled the United States and its Allies to achieve victory.

To view video of the Arsenal of Democracy WWII Victory Flyover - featuring the Commemorative Air Force’s most popular aircraft - absolutely free online at: www.usvets.tv/Events/ArsenalofDemocracy2015.aspx.

The event was also captured by Mike Mulligan through a series of terrific photographs. Click the following link to view the images. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URebpuD88k8&feature=youtu.be

The Washington Post also collected a series of images from the event, which can be viewed here: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/capital-weather-gang/wp/2015/05/08/photos-arsenal-of-democracy-flyover-solutes-world-war-ii-veterans/

Throughout 2015, a series of events across the country will commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the end of World War II. The San Diego Air & Space Museum will be updating visitors to the Museum, to our website, and to our followers on social media.

In support of this year-long effort, the San Diego Air & Space Museum is pleased and proud to support the WWII 70th Anniversary Commemoration by providing a web site for organizations and people to register flyovers by WWII aircraft in communities throughout the United States on Saturday, August 15, 2015. As the General Secretariat of the “Keep the Spirit of 45 Alive” weekend, the San Diego Air & Space Museum is encouraging as many groups as possible to participate in this salute to the WWII legacy of American airpower. To learn more, visit: http://www.spiritof45.org/home0.aspx.