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Friday, February 19, 2021
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Flyover Ceremony Saluting the Legacy of Tuskegee Airmen and Los Angeles Native, Col. Theodore George Lumpkin Jr

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WHAT: The Condor Squadron Pilots will pay tribute to famed Tuskegee Airmen and World War II veteran, Col. Theodore George Lumpkin Jr. with a flyover ceremony. Lumpkin, who lived to be 100 years old, was a long-time resident of the Second Supervisorial District who served as an Intelligence Officer with the 332nd Fighter Group.

 

WHEN: Saturday, February 20 at 2:00pm

 

WHERE: Four North American AT6 Advanced Trainer aircrafts used in World War II will take off at 2:00pm from Van Nuys Airport on Saturday, February 20 and will do a Missing Man formation above Compton Airport between 2:20-2:30pm. The entire flight path includes:  

 

      • Van Nuys Airport
      • LAX
      • Redondo Beach Harbor
      • Point Vicente
      • Point Fermin
      • USS Iowa
      • 2:20-2:30 Compton Airport – Missing Man Formation
      • USC/Coliseum Complex
      • LA City Hall
      • Dodger Stadium
      • Griffith Park Observatory
      • Hollywood sign
      • Hollywood Bowl
      • Back to Van Nuys
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