B-52 Bomber Loses Part During New Orleans Health Worker Flyover

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/b-5...Fwc?li=BBnbcA1

On Friday morning around 10:30 a.m., a B-52 bomber flying over New Orleans'
medical facilities to honor the city's medical workers fighting the coronavirus
epidemic lost a small access hatch mid-flight. The lost piece fell to the ground
and neither harmed anyone nor endangered the bomber's airworthiness.

The B-52s were constructed around 1960 or 1961, making the aircraft nearly 60
years old. Local authorities reportedly collected the part and the bomber
returned to its base. The incident has compelled the base to conduct a safety
investigation before the plane is publicly flown again.

The plane was one of four military aircraft flying over hospitals in New Orleans
and Baton Rouge. The flyover—which was conducted by the U.S. Air Force, the
Barksdale Air Force Base and the Louisiana National Guard—included the two B-52
Stratofortress bombers and two F-15 fighter jets, according to NOLA.com.

"We thank the dedicated men and women who are on the frontline combating the
Covid-19 health crisis," said Maj. Gen. James Dawkins Jr. in a statement. "The
special bomber demonstrations are not only a tribute to these individuals, but
also serve as a visible reminder of Americans' solidarity and drive during a
very challenging time."

"The healthcare workers who continue to commit themselves during this
unprecedented time in our nation," added Col. Michael Miller, the base's 2nd
Bomb Wing commander.

The aircraft began their flights over New Orleans around 9:30 a.m. and then flew
the Louisiana capitol of Baton Rouge starting around noon. The planes flew low
in the sky in a four-plane formation and slowly enough to allow city residents
to see them from their streets and homes.

The National Guard advised the public to practice social distancing while
viewing the flyovers and discouraged people from traveling or leaving their
homes to get a clearer view.

The U.S. Air Force performs almost 1,000 flyovers each year, according to the
Barksdale Air Force Base. Although these flyovers usually provide an aerial
spectacle during national sporting events, air shows and patriotic holidays, the
Air Force treats them like "fully functional training missions, designed to
maintain the lethality and readiness of Air Force pilots and maintainers," the
Barksdale Air Force Base wrote in a statement.

"They are conducted at no additional cost to taxpayers and are incorporated into
existing flying schedules," the statement continued.

Newsweek has reached out to the Barksdale Air Force Base for comment. The base
hadn't responded by the time of publication.



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Miloch wrote in
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ans-health-worker-flyover/ar-BB13uFwc?li=BBnbcA1

On Friday morning around 10:30 a.m., a B-52 bomber flying over New
Orleans' medical facilities to honor the city's medical workers
fighting the coronavirus epidemic lost a small access hatch
mid-flight. The lost piece fell to the ground and neither harmed
anyone nor endangered the bomber's airworthiness.

The B-52s were constructed around 1960 or 1961, making the aircraft
nearly 60 years old. Local authorities reportedly collected the part
and the bomber returned to its base. The incident has compelled the
base to conduct a safety investigation before the plane is publicly
flown again.

The plane was one of four military aircraft flying over hospitals in
New Orleans and Baton Rouge. The flyover—which was conducted by the
U.S. Air Force, the Barksdale Air Force Base and the Louisiana
National Guard—included the two B-52 Stratofortress bombers and two
F-15 fighter jets, according to NOLA.com.

"We thank the dedicated men and women who are on the frontline
combating the Covid-19 health crisis," said Maj. Gen. James Dawkins
Jr. in a statement. "The special bomber demonstrations are not only a
tribute to these individuals, but also serve as a visible reminder of
Americans' solidarity and drive during a very challenging time."

"The healthcare workers who continue to commit themselves during this
unprecedented time in our nation," added Col. Michael Miller, the
base's 2nd Bomb Wing commander.

The aircraft began their flights over New Orleans around 9:30 a.m. and
then flew the Louisiana capitol of Baton Rouge starting around noon.
The planes flew low in the sky in a four-plane formation and slowly
enough to allow city residents to see them from their streets and
homes.

The National Guard advised the public to practice social distancing
while viewing the flyovers and discouraged people from traveling or
leaving their homes to get a clearer view.

The U.S. Air Force performs almost 1,000 flyovers each year, according
to the Barksdale Air Force Base. Although these flyovers usually
provide an aerial spectacle during national sporting events, air shows
and patriotic holidays, the Air Force treats them like "fully
functional training missions, designed to maintain the lethality and
readiness of Air Force pilots and maintainers," the Barksdale Air
Force Base wrote in a statement.

"They are conducted at no additional cost to taxpayers and are
incorporated into existing flying schedules," the statement continued.

Newsweek has reached out to the Barksdale Air Force Base for comment.
The base hadn't responded by the time of publication.



All these flyovers cause crowds to congregate,
which is the opposite of what we should be doing, no?

In article , Mitchell Holman
says...

Miloch wrote in
:

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/b-5...uring-new-orle
ans-health-worker-flyover/ar-BB13uFwc?li=BBnbcA1

Newsweek has reached out to the Barksdale Air Force Base for comment.
The base hadn't responded by the time of publication.



All these flyovers cause crowds to congregate,
which is the opposite of what we should be doing, no?


Wait 'til Congress reconvenes...and everyone tries to figure out the space/mask
protocol.



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In article , Mitchell Holman
says...

Miloch wrote in
:

Newsweek has reached out to the Barksdale Air Force Base for comment.
The base hadn't responded by the time of publication.



All these flyovers cause crowds to congregate,
which is the opposite of what we should be doing, no?


Thousands across the country defy lockdowns to watch Blue Angels flyovers, pack
parks and flock to farmers markets in the sunshine - despite the threat of
$1,000 fines for not social distancing

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...-sunshine.html

*'We are expecting the warmest day since March 20th, when it reached 77 in
Central Park,' the National Weather Service in New York said on Saturday

*In D.C., the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels and the Air Force Thunderbirds flew over
the National Mall to honor frontline healthcare workers

*Mayor Bill de Blasio ordered 1,000 cops into New York City's parks this weekend
as temperatures are expected to rise into the 70s

*The police will be enforcing a 'no tolerance for gatherings' policy for anyone
gathering in groups in defiance of coronavirus social-distancing restrictions
and face $1,000 fines for flouting rules

*There are now more than 1,150,000 cases of coronavirus in the U.S. with more
than 66,000 deaths

*New York has 312,977 people infected with the coronavirus and 18,909 have died

*In Washington D.C., 4,797 people have come down with COVID-19 and 240 people
have died

Folks who have been locked down for weeks on the East Coast stepped out Saturday
as they were greeted with a seemingly rare warm day, after a very gray April
brought excessive rainfall.

'We are expecting the warmest day since March 20th, when it reached 77 in
Central Park,' the National Weather Service in New York said on Twitter,
Saturday. 'Still chilly on the ocean though.'

New Yorkers, some who have been holed up in their homes for almost two months,
practiced social distancing as they enjoyed the warm weather in Central Park.

In D.C., the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels and the Air Force Thunderbirds flew over
the National Mall to honor frontline healthcare workers. Spectators in Maryland
also gathered to watch.

New York has 312,977 people infected with the coronavirus and 18,909 have died.
In Washington D.C., 4,797 people have come down with COVID-19 and 240 people
have died.

People rushed to the lush greens to see the spectacle, and some moderately sized
crowds could be seen forming in certain areas as folks watched the flight
demonstration.

Golfers in New Jersey were also happy to get back to what they loved, as several
could be seen at a course in Spring Lake not wearing protective masks.

In Easton, Pennsylvania, shoppers flocked to a farmers' market and lined up in
masks, practicing social distancing.

There are now more than 1,150,000 cases of coronavirus in the U.S. with more
than 66,000 deaths.


The region can expect rainier weather by the end of Sunday. Storms and rain
originating from the central United States are expected to spread toward the
upper mid-Atlantic coast on Sunday.

New York's Mayor Bill de Blasio ordered 1,000 cops into the city's parks this
weekend to fine anyone gathering in groups in defiance of coronavirus
social-distancing restrictions. People face $1,000 fines.

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There have been 308,314 confirmed cases in New York state of the coronavirus,
which has been blamed for 18,610 deaths. Across the US there have been 1,131,876
confirmed cases and 65,708 deaths.

The NYPD will enforce what de Blasio described as a 'no tolerance for
gatherings' policy.

'We're going straight to summons,' he said, adding that anyone who resists the
fine may face arrest.

Police will be out on bikes and mounted on horses to make sure people are
properly spaced apart according to social-distancing guidelines. Organized
sports, parties and other gatherings will not be tolerated, said NYPD Chief of
Department Terence Monahan, the Daily News reports.

'The days of warnings are over,' Monahan said.



more at
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