Blue Angels and Thunderbirds fly over White House at UFC Freedom 250
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 1:46 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
The Blue Angels and Thunderbirds performed a joint flyover over the White House on June 14 during UFC Freedom 250. The flight took place as Zac Brown sang the national anthem, marking the event which coincided with President Donald Trump's 80th birthday and the kickoff for the nation's 250th anniversary. Weather delays pushed the fights back an hour, with the first match scheduled for 9 p.m. ET. The main event features lightweight champion Ilia Topuria meeting interim champion Justin Gaethje.
- •Flyover occurred before UFC Freedom 250 on June 14.
- •Zac Brown performed the national anthem just before the flyover.
- •The event celebrated Trump's 80th birthday and America's 250th anniversary.
- •Weather caused a one-hour delay for the fight card.
- •Ilia Topuria is set to face Justin Gaethje in the main event.
- 1:46 AMYahoo Sports — Watch Blue Angels and Thunderbirds soar over the White House lawn
"The Navy and Air Force demonstration teams flew a joint formation over the South Lawn as Zac Brown finished the national anthem. See the reaction.
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