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National Guard Flyover In Towson: When To Watch

Look up in Towson Friday for the Maryland National Guard flyover.

Around 3:12 and 3:20 p.m, people around Towson may notice four aircraft overhead.
Around 3:12 and 3:20 p.m, people around Towson may notice four aircraft overhead. (Graphic used with permission of Maryland National Guard)

TOWSON, MD — A Maryland National Guard flyover will pass above Towson Friday afternoon in a salute to essential workers and those who are staying at home.

"This day is a small way to show our appreciation to everyone that is doing their part to combat the coronavirus," Maj. Gen. Timothy Gowen, adjutant general of Maryland, said in a statement.

"We are in this together, and we stand with you," Gowen said. "Our soldiers and airmen are proud to serve alongside those on front lines keeping everyone safe during these challenging times."

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Here are the suggested times to watch along the route, which is subject to change, organizers say:

  • 1:45 p.m. — Martin State Airport, Middle River
  • 1:48 p.m. — Upper Chesapeake Medical Center, Bel Air
  • 1:55 p.m. — Camp Fretterd Military Reservation (MEMA), Reisterstown
  • 2:01 p.m. — Frederick Community Action Agency, Frederick
  • 2:04 p.m. — Town of Mount Airy, Mount Airy
  • 2:08 p.m. — MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, Olney
  • 2:11 p.m. — Prince George's County Health Department, Cheverly
  • 2:16 p.m. — VEIP Testing - Charles County Health Department, Waldorf
  • 2:25 p.m. — City of Cambridge, Cambridge
  • 2:30 p.m. — Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury
  • 2:57 p.m. — BG Louis G. Smith Armory, Easton
  • 3:04 p.m. — Maryland State House, Annapolis
  • 3:04 p.m. — Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis
  • 3:06 pm. — Baltimore/Washington Medical Center, Glen Burnie
  • 3:10 p.m. — Mars Estates PAL Center, Essex
  • 3:10 p.m. — Franklin Square Hospital, Rossville
  • 3:12 p.m. — St. Joseph Medical Center, Towson
  • 3:12 p.m. — Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Towson
  • 3:16 p.m. — Howard County General Hospital, Columbia
  • 3:18 p.m. — Maryland Food Bank, Halethorpe
  • 3:19 p.m. — M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore
  • 3:19 p.m. — University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore
  • 3:19 p.m. — Sinai Hospital, Baltimore
  • 3:19 p.m. — Pimlico Race Course, Baltimore
  • 3:20 p.m. — Good Samaritan Hospital, Baltimore
  • 3:30 p.m. — Warfield Air National Guard Base (landing), Middle River

People should adhere to social distancing guidance and refrain from nonessential travel, in accordance with the governor's orders.

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The four A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft may produce a few seconds of noise as they pass overhead.

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