Just hours before military jets are scheduled to grace the skies above Washington, D.C., a new app has been launched to allow Americans to follow the spectacular Fourth of July flyovers as they happen.
Developed by senior White House aide Shawn Chittle, the app, aptly named “4th of July Fly Over,” serves as a handy guide for those gathered along the National Mall and near the Washington Monument to witness the event.
To keep pace with the dynamic aerial displays, the app includes a customizable countdown timer aligned with the official schedule.
The Washington, D.C. 4th of July Fly Over Guide was unveiled on July 3. ( )
In the event of any schedule changes, users can manually tweak the timer, and the app will automatically indicate which aircraft will soar into view next.
Spectators can also use the tool to access photos, history and basic facts about the legendary aircraft roaring overhead.
The app will serve as an essential tool for navigating the “Freedom 250” schedule, which spans over nine hours of demonstrations.
The app shows real-time flight data syncing with the air show schedule. (@ShawnChittle/X)
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.
Users can see advanced details about the aircraft that will be taking the skies in Washington, D.C.
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.