What it lacked in the speed and precision of the Thunderbirds’ Las Vegas show of support for essential workers, a general aviation version of the tribute in San Diego made up for in variety. About 25 local pilots flew formation flights over hospitals and care facilities in the San Diego area on Friday to show appreciation for the work done by frontline healthcare workers during the coronavirus pandemic. “There was a fly-by in Kansas City, and somebody said, why can’t we do that here in San Diego, because we have a lot of local professional pilots,” said Phil Kendro, a Marine veteran and airshow organizer who put the spectacle together. Aircraft ranged from Bonanzas to warbirds, some of which trailed show smoke.
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