Air force to fly over Sacramento areas

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  • 60th Air Mobility Wing Office of Public Affairs
Air Force aircraft will perform flyovers of several Sacramento areas Aug. 23 to Sept. 13 as part of Air Force Week Sacramento events. 

The flyovers, showcasing various Air Force aircraft, will take place during the following dates, approximate times, events and locations: 

Aug. 23 - 1:03 p.m. - Sacramento River Cats Game - Raley Field 

Aug. 28 - 5:05 p.m. - Sacramento River Cats Game - Raley Field 

Sept. 5 - 8 a.m. - Air Force Week Mather Mud Run - Hagan Park, Rancho Cordova 

Sept. 6 - 7:30 p.m. - California State Fair - State Fairgrounds 

Sept. 7 - 7:30 p.m. - California State Fair - State Fairgrounds 

Sept. 8 - 11:30 a.m. - Proclamation Signing - State Capitol 

Sept. 11 - 6:30 p.m. - Aaron Tippin Concert - State Capitol 

Sept. 12 - 6:59 p.m. - UC Davis vs. University of Montana - Aggie Stadium 

Sept. 12-13 - multiple flights - California Capital Air Show - Mather Airport 

Air Force flyovers present an opportunity for the public to view Air Force aircraft in flight, while also allowing Air Force involvement in special events. The flyovers have been coordinated with and approved by FAA officials, and FAA safety guidelines will be followed. Air Force flyovers are conducted on a "no additional cost to the government" basis using previously allotted training/flying hours. 

For more information on the above listed events, visit the following web sites: www.airforceweek.af.mil/sacramento, www.rivercats.com, www.dropandgiveme20.com, www.bigfun.org, aarontippin.musiccitynetworks.com/index.htm or www.californiacapitalairshow.com, or call the Travis Public Affairs Office at 707-424-2011.