The nation's capital is gearing up for a spectacular aerial display on the Fourth of July, and a new app is here to help Americans track the action in real-time.
The "4th of July Fly Over" app, created by a senior White House official, is a companion guide for spectators watching along the National Mall and Washington Monument grounds.
The app features an adjustable countdown timer set to the official schedule, allowing users to stay on top of the fast-moving aerial acts, even if they run late or fast.
With the app, spectators can manually adjust the timer and automatically display which aircraft is coming up next, making it easier to follow the "Freedom 250" schedule.
The aerial showcase begins at 1:14 p.m. local time with a NASA F-5 flyover, followed by a series of fleet reviews spanning the Coast Guard, Army, Air Force, Marines, and Navy.
Crowd favorites will take the stage later in the afternoon, with the Navy Blue Angels scheduled for 4:59 p.m. and the Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration at 6:25 p.m.
Just after 7 p.m., Air Force One will fly over, followed at 7:17 p.m. by a "HUGE 1" flyover led by the newly renovated Air Force One.
In the evening, there will be a U.S. Stealth Airpower flyover at 7:38 p.m. An F-22 Raptor afterburner display will follow at 7:53 p.m. and B-1 bombers in afterburner at 8:07 p.m.
For spectators staying out late, a B-1 afterburner night pass will light up the sky at 10:36 p.m.
Observers can bookmark the app or add it directly to their mobile home screens to ensure they do not miss a single moment of the patriotic event.
