French aerobatic team stages flypast over New York for US anniversary

No Comment Video. French aerobatic team stages flypast over New York for US anniversary Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 02/07/2026 - 18:14 GMT+2 Patrouille de France flies over New York with Alpha Jets and coloured smoke during celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence. The French Air and Space Force's Patrouille de France performs a flypast over New York, with Alpha Jets flying in close formation above Manhattan and Central Park. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The video shows the aircraft passing the city's skyline, pilots inside their cockpits and one jet trailing red, white and blue smoke. The display takes place under clear morning skies as the team carries out a series of precision manoeuvres over the city. The flypast formed part of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence. The aerobatic team flew over the New York area in tribute to the long-standing ties between France and the United States. USA New York airplane Top stories Now playing Next French aerobatic team stages flypast over New York for US anniversary Now playing Next Fast-moving wildfire spreads across southern France Now playing Next Smoke rises over Kyiv after Russian overnight strikes Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | July 2nd, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next US fans celebrate World Cup last-16 spot Now playing Next Couple climbs Empire State Building, gets engaged, then arrested Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | July 2nd, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Portuguese graphene that hides jets and drones may transform defence Now playing Next Heat kills 900 in Spain's second-hottest June on record Now playing Next Ukraine hits Russian oil refinery for second time, Zelenskyy says Now playing Next 'We cannot kill our industry due to climate change,' Weber says Now playing Next Ukrainian volunteers in Poland support front despite war fatigue Now playing Next Germany's Merz announces sweeping reforms: Tax cuts, pension overhaul and new sick leave rules Now playing Next Meet the etiquette coach who believes good manners are the key to professional success Now playing Next What's behind the viral claims of child trafficking on Vinted? Now playing Next Jurassic fashion? T-Rex leather could reshape luxury industry says VML's Dimitri Guerassimov ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Water cannons cool tourists at Rome's Colosseum amid heatwave No Comment Transhumance tradition returns to French Alps No Comment Mexico fans celebrate World Cup win over Ecuador No Comment Drone captures rivers of lava flowing down Mount Etna Europe Today Bulgaria aims for 'no further cuts on cohesion' in EU's next budget, minister says Europe News EU Court of Justice rejects Google’s appeal against record €4.1 billion fine Europe Today 'Major health crisis looming over Venezuela,' EU Civil Protection expert warns Earth News Denmark, Portugal, Lithuania lead the way as EU share of electricity from renewables hits 46% Europe in Motion Ahead of the 250th anniversary of American independence, how do Europeans see Trump and the US? Europe Today Europe Today: Clash over EU cash set to dominate today's Budget Conference Sport US, Belgium and England all survive tough tests to reach World Cup Round of 16 Venezuela Venezuela's death toll at least 2,295 as medical crisis widens ADVERTISEMENT Europe News Ukraine will 'definitely' retaliate for massive Russian attack on Kyiv, Zelenskyy says Azerbaijan EU looks to South Caucasus for solutions as von der Leyen holds talks with President Aliyev The Ring MEPs clash in The Ring over the right answers to Europe's scorching heat dome Earth News Heat dome threatens World Cup fans as temperatures soar across eastern US Europe News European Parliament to start procedure to ban Alternative for Germany’s EU party Europe News Trial begins for suspected mastermind behind killing of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia The Cube Just a few social media posts from self-styled 'experts' can strongly influence opinion, study says Culture news O Canada! Eurovision Song Contest welcomes first new country since 2015 ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT