Operation America Strong: Navy Blue Angels and Air Force Thunderbirds fly over Philadelphia

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The Blue Angels and Thunderbirds screeched across the Philadelphia skyline Tuesday afternoon, presenting a loud thank-you to the health-care workers fighting the coronavirus across the region and breaking a weeks-long silence across the city.

As the 12 fighter jets looped over the city twice, the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art were packed with people pointing their phones and cameras toward the sky, despite the social distancing rules. Dozens of small groups gathered throughout LOVE Park, their heads snapping up as the sky rumbled. People ran into the street and stood on medians to catch the best view; others sat atop their parked cars.

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