According to a press release from Hill Air Force Base, on July 4, the U.S. Air Force Reserve’s 419th Fighter Wing alongside Team Hill and Utah Air National Guard’s 151st Wing will be conducting flyovers across the state.

“The special flyover will feature the Hill’s F-35A Lightning II aircraft flying over approved cities with a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 151st Wing integrating into the flight path to create a unique mixed-formation display for select communities,” the release said. “This collaboration highlights the seamless coordination and strong partnership between Utah’s Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard components.

“Aircraft are expected to fly over communities across Utah between approximately 8:00 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. on July 4. To celebrate the quarter-millennium milestone, this year’s flight path was specifically designed to maximize participation for the unprecedented number of cities that formally requested flyover support. To ensure every approved community is included, planners developed a continuous, route-based flight plan that prioritizes reaching all requested locations safely and efficiently, rather than attempting to meet precise, individual time-on-target requests.”

Col. Bradley Klemesrud, 419th Fighter Wing commander, said this is a way of connecting the military with the people of Utah.

“This flyover is a proud tradition for our wing and a fantastic opportunity to connect with communities across Utah during a historic national milestone,” he said in the release. “We are especially excited to have our partners from the 151st Wing join us on the route, showcasing the unified strength of Utah’s military components as we reach as many Utahns as possible.”

The release also notes that timing of flyovers and a map of how the aircraft will proceed will be released in the coming days.

“A statewide route map with estimated timing windows will be released before July 4 on the Hill Air Force Base website and official social media platforms,” the release said. “Residents across Utah may see or hear the aircraft as they transit the planned routes. While some communities will experience a direct overhead flyover, others may observe the formation as it moves between locations.”

For more information, visit:

• 419th Fighter Wing: https://www.facebook.com/419fw
• 151st Wing: https://www.facebook.com/151WG/