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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1749, Charles de la Boische, Marquis de Beauharnois, French navy officer and politician, Governor General of New France (born 1671) passed away. In 1812, The American Army of the Northwest briefly occupies the Upper Canadian settlement at what is now at Windsor, Ontario. In 1870, John A. Dahlgren, American admiral (born 1809) passed away. In 1927, Harley Hotchkiss, Canadian businessman (died 2011) was born. In 1943, World War II: Battle of Kursk: German and Soviet forces engage in the Battle of Prokhorovka, one of the largest armored engagements of all time. In 1961, ČSA Flight 511 crashes at Casablanca-Anfa Airport in Morocco, killing 72. In 1968, Catherine Plewinski, French swimmer was born. In 1997, François Furet, French historian and author (born 1927) passed away. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2007, U.S. Army Apache helicopters engage in airstrikes against armed insurgents in Baghdad, Iraq, where civilians are killed; footage from the cockpit is later leaked to the Internet. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Watch: French jets salute US anniversary with Washington flyover
France's elite Patrouille de France aerobatic team performed a ceremonial flyover above some of Washington's most iconic sites as part of celebrations marking 250 years of American independence.
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Associated Press
· Jul 2, 2026
Patrouille de France performs flyover above New York for 250th anniversary of US
The French Air and Space Force's Patrouille de France aerobatic team flew over the New York area as part of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home
Reuters
· Jun 22, 2026
LIVE: Patrouille de France conducts ceremonial flyover for Liberté250
The Patrouille de France conducts a ceremonial flyover as part of the Liberté250 mission, highlighting the historic relationship between France and the United States. The flyover passes key landmarks including Mount Vernon, Arlington National Cemetery, and the National Mall. #PatrouilleDeFrance #France #CeremonialFlyover #Liberté250 #Live #Reuters #News Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/
The Epoch Times
· Jun 22, 2026
LIVE NOW: Patrouille de France Conducts Ceremonial Flyover Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of US Independence
The Patrouille de France conducts a ceremonial flyover on June 22 in celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence, Franco-American alliance, friendship, and shared aviation heritage. During their tour, the Patrouille de France will fly over Washington and key landmarks, including the National Mall, Mount Vernon, and Arlington National Cemetery.
Al Arabiya English
· Jun 22, 2026
French Jets Fly Over Washington
The French Air and Space Force's "Patrouille de France" performs a ceremonial flyover of Washington landmarks, including the National Mall, as part of a mission commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence.
Euronews
· Jul 2, 2026
French aerobatic team stages flypast over New York for US anniversary
Patrouille de France flies over New York with Alpha Jets and coloured smoke during celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence.
Boston.com
· Jul 8, 2026
Be on the lookout for two Royal Air Force flyovers of Boston this week
The U.K.'s Red Arrows aerobatic team will be flying over the Massachusetts State House and Boston Harbor to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence. The post Be on the lookout for two Royal Air Force flyovers of Boston this week appeared first on Boston.com.
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Related coverage for "Watch: French jets salute US anniversary with Washington flyover": Associated Press — Patrouille de France performs flyover above New York for 250th anniversary of US. Reuters — LIVE: Patrouille de France conducts ceremonial flyover for Liberté250. The Epoch Times — LIVE NOW: Patrouille de France Conducts Ceremonial Flyover Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of US Independence. Al Arabiya English — French Jets Fly Over Washington. Euronews — French aerobatic team stages flypast over New York for US anniversary. Boston.com — Be on the lookout for two Royal Air Force flyovers of Boston this week