USA: French Air Force display marks 250 years of American independence

No Comment Video. USA: French Air Force display marks 250 years of American independence Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 10/06/2026 - 10:30 GMT+2 France's renowned Patrouille de France performed a symbolic flyover above New York on 9 June. The display launched a series of events marking the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence. Eight Alpha Jets crossed the skies above Manhattan, releasing blue, white and red smoke in tribute to the longstanding alliance between the two countries. The flyover, part of the "Liberté 250" mission, highlighted France's historic support for the American colonies during their struggle for independence and drew attention from residents and visitors along the Hudson River. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The aerial display is the first stage of a month-long deployment that will continue until 5 July, with additional appearances planned in Maryland, Virginia, Washington and New York. The Statue of Liberty, gifted by France and inaugurated in 1886, provided a powerful backdrop for the event. Commander Brice Beaudouin described the mission as a unique opportunity to celebrate freedom and friendship between the two nations. The deployment also showcases the expertise of the French Air and Space Force while reinforcing diplomatic and cultural ties ahead of the July 4 commemorations. USA New York France Statue of Liberty independence day Anniversary Top stories Now playing Next USA: French Air Force display marks 250 years of American independence Now playing Next Spain: Human castle welcomes Pope Leo XIV to youth vigil in Barcelona Now playing Next Cars and homes burn as unrest erupts in Belfast after knife attack Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | June 10th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Tehran fires missiles at three countries after US strikes on Iran Now playing Next Murder of Lyhanna: Anger grows as thousands take to the streets in Paris Now playing Next Israeli warnings trigger mass exodus from Lebanon’s historic Tyre Now playing Next Divers capture the first ever video of a great white shark in the Med Now playing Next Police in Northern Ireland arrest man after violent Belfast stabbing Now playing Next Who pays the most and least for broadband in the EU? Now playing Next Why Ireland is under fire over its alumina exports to Russia Now playing Next France demands judicial overhaul after murder of 11-year-old girl Now playing Next Watch: Batteries, microchips, and K-Pop—what's at stake at the EU-Korea Summit Now playing Next Amid outcry against France's courts, who has the most and fewest judges in the EU? Now playing Next EU migration rules kick in, but enforcement is already in doubt Now playing Next Europe Today: US and Iran exchange fresh attacks as EU unveils new Russia sanctions ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Spain: Thousands gather as Pope Leo XIV reaches Barcelona No Comment Hot air balloons fill Kazakhstan skies as festival returns No Comment Philippines earthquake: Residents clear debris amid concerns over aftershocks No Comment Xi Jinping meets Kim Jong Un as China and North Korea tighten alliance Earth News EU monitor warns of 'new normal' following record temperatures in May Europe News Vehicles set ablaze as anti-immigration protests break out in Belfast following stabbing Tech News Exclusive: ‘If China attacks Taiwan, you will be affected too,’ Taiwan’s deputy FM warns Europe The Europe Conversation 'EU's environmental policy must be part of defence strategy,' Commissioner Roswall says Europe News ‘Act without delay’: Brussels warns Albania over Trump-linked resort project Art Rare tour reveals hidden treasures inside Barcelona's Sagrada Familia Sport World Cup border issues continue as Cannavaro questions Uzbekistan security frisk Business Airbus-led group proposes fighter jet alternative after French-German project fails ADVERTISEMENT The Cube Amid widespread protests, Albanian island project also sparks flood of fake claims Europe News EU proposes new sanctions on Russian oil, 'shadow fleet', fisheries and soldiers Japan Bear captured after roaming through Japanese city Sport Host cities ready for kickoff in biggest World Cup ever as fans lament visa bans and ticket prices Europe News Man arrested after violent stabbing in Belfast, Northern Ireland police say Europe News Why the Franco-German FCAS fighter jet project failed Europe Today Letta: Europe must unite or risk becoming a 'colony' of the US and China Europe in Motion How much is EU trade with the US falling? ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT