Pilots again took the vintage World War II-era Condor Squadron planes into the air above Southern California in an eye-catching Fourth of July tradition.
Pilots on Tuesday took the vintage World War II-era Condor Squadron planes into the air above Southern California in an eye-catching Fourth of July tradition."To be able to fly, represent the Condor Squadron, these military airplanes, on a day like today, in front of millions of people -- it's a real honor and everybody's waving," said Chris Rushing, president of the Condor Squadron. "Everybody sees us and it's really special.
"The significance for it for us is to fly these airplanes, and people look up and think about the nation's military and the brave men and women that served," said Rob Sandberg, the group's director of flight operations. "To see these beautiful airplanes that were built in the '30s and '40s, and that they're still flying today, and sort of remember what makes this country great and remember all the people that made the ultimate sacrifice for it.
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