Whiteman Air Force Base pilots are scheduled to fly over medical facilities in Kansas City on Tuesday, April 28, to honor and express “Team Whiteman’s” gratitude for all medical and healthcare professionals, essential employees and volunteers in the fight against COVID-19.
A news release says the flyover will include a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing accompanied by A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the U.S. Air Force Reserve’s 442nd Fighter Wing and T-38 Talon’s assigned to the 13th Bomb Squadron, which will pass, in sequence, over CenterPoint Medical Center, Children’s Mercy Hospital North and South, Lee’s Summit Medical Center, St. Luke’s Plaza, Research Medical Center and Warrensburg Missouri Medical Center. In case of inclement weather, the flight will be postponed to April 29.
Kansas City and area residents can expect to see America’s stealth bomber from various vantage points across the city at approximately 10 a.m. All residents are encouraged to follow strict social-distancing guidelines and refrain from gathering in large viewing groups.
Area residents will also be able to join Whiteman Air Force Base during this event from the comfort of their homes by visiting www.facebook.com/whitemanafb for ongoing virtual coverage.