Tennessee National Guard conducts flyovers in all 3 grand divisions in honor of health care workers

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) – The Tennessee National Guard conducted a flyover in Knoxville Tuesday in honor of health care workers across the state.

The flight paths have been released by the Tennessee National Guard for Tuesday’s statewide flyover in honor of health care workers.

As part of ‘Operation American Resolve’ a C-17 from the 164th Air Lift Wing out of Memphis and a KC-135 from the 134th Air Refueling Wing out of Knoxville will complete flyovers to salute the medical professionals and first responders for their work during the coronavirus pandemic.

The flyover for Knoxville took place just before 1:oo p.m. The Nashville flyover will be between 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time.

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These flyovers will also be serving as routine flight training for the pilots and crew.

(via Tennessee National Guard 134th Air Refueling Wing)

Don’t forget, the TNNG will host a statewide flyover, May 12, to show appreciation to all the healthcare heroes. Around 12:30 local time, residents in the downtown Nashville area should see a C-17 and a KC-135 circle the city as they make their way across the state. #TNSalutes pic.twitter.com/9cOJCiYyrD
— Tenn. National Guard (@TNMilitaryDept) May 11, 2020