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MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - Patriotic displays lined the South Carolina coastline as spectators gathered for a flyover by F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 20th Fighter Wing’s 79th Fighter Squadron “Flying Tigers” as part of Salute from the Shore, July 4, 2012.
The pilots who flew the mission were from the last U.S. Air Force unit to leave Iraq. They began the flyover at 1 p.m. over Little River and concluded south of Hilton Head Island. The flight took 35 minutes and covered roughly 180 miles.
Spectators were encouraged to come to the beach in red, white and blue, and bring flags to show their support.
Over 1 million participants were present for the event, said John Otis, a board member of Salute from the Shore Inc.
“We are pleased to report the feedback this year has been overwhelmingly positive,” said Otis. “Even the weather cooperated, resulting in a perfect and patriotic day for all!”
Beachgoers were treated to a four aircraft formation as well as a fifth F-16 that took aerial photos of both the aircraft and the scene on the beach. Also accompanying the flyover was an aerial parade of vintage military aircraft from World War II. The volunteer flight followed the Flying Tigers and carried military veterans.
“We loved it,” said John Graham, a beachgoer whose family was attending Salute from the Shore for the first time. “We could have watched [them] forever.”
Graham’s family and friends were one group of many that lined the coast showcasing flags and other patriotic displays.
“We can’t thank them enough for what they do,” said Graham. “The United States is all about the freedom that we have here. We love our nation and everything it represents.”
“We are deeply proud of the way this event has unified our state in a singular demonstration of the appreciation we have for our armed forces,” said Otis. “We look forward to continuing to grow and evolve the Salute from the Shore in the years to come.”
| Date Taken: | 07.04.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 07.10.2012 15:49 |
| Story ID: | 91335 |
| Location: | MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA, US |
| Web Views: | 24 |
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