Press release:
The National Warplane Museum (NWM) in Geneseo is honoring WNY healthcare workers and first responders with two flyovers in Genesee County on Saturday, May 16.
At the Batavia VA Medical Center, the flyover will occur at 11:20 a.m. (give or take 10 minutes).
At United Memorial Medical Center, the flyover will occur at 11:24 a.m. (give or take 10 minutes).
"Operation Thanks From Above" will feature NWM's very own Douglas C-47, affectionately named "Whiskey 7," and it will take to the skies accompanied by one other aircraft, a P-51 Mustang named "Mad Max."
The flight will salute the local first responders, medical and essential workers who have served and conitue to serve the WNY region during the coronavirus pandemic.
We hope you can attend and view a flyover. VA medical and UMMC staff members working on Saturday have been notified.
- Batavia viewing – in front of Building 1, near Outpatient Entrance, 222 Richmond Ave., Batavia.
- UMMC viewing is at 330 Summit St., Batavia.
Parking is plentiful and free.
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