U.S. Air Force Kicking off Nationwide Flyover in Cape Coral

June 26, 2023


The United States Air Force is kicking off its nationwide flyover tour Tuesday, June 27, and its first stop is the Cape Coral Bridge around 11:15 a.m.

The public is invited to observe the flyover celebrating 100 years of aerial refueling excellence. Visit Bernice Braden Park, 2051 Cape Coral Parkway E, for the best views of this historic flight.

The flyover features the KC-135 Stratotanker from MacDill Air Force Base, making its way to the first location in Cape Coral. The flight route will be visible from landmarks in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. 

On June 27, 1923, U.S. Army Air Service aviators made history when they passed gasoline through a hose from one aircraft to another, completing the first aerial refueling. One hundred years later, the United States Air Force celebrates the tenacity and innovative will still thriving in servicemembers today.