Photos: Blue Angels, Thunderbirds fly over Atlanta

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Photos: Blue Angels, Thunderbirds fly over Atlanta

The precision flight teams' joint performance showcases America's support for those on the front lines in the COVID-19 pandemic.

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and Navy's Blue Angels teamed up for a flyover around metro Atlanta to show America's support for front-line COVID-19 responders on Saturday, May 2, 2020. (Photo: Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com)

The Air Force's Thunderbirds (bottom) and the Navy's Blue Angels fly over Atlanta on Saturday, May 2, 2020. The precision flight teams' appearance was to honor the people working on the front lines amid the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo: Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

The Blue Angels (left)and the Thunderbirds fly over Atlanta on Saturday, May 2, 2020 . The Navy and Air Force precision flight teams joined together to honor front-line COVID-19 responders and essential workers with formation flights over the city Saturday afternoon. (Photo: Jason Getz / Special to the AJC)

The Blue Angels and the Thunderbirds fly over Atlanta together Saturday, May 2, 2020. (Photo: Steve Schaefer / Special to the AJC)

Spectators watch the flyover from along the Beltline on Saturday, May 2, 2020. The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and U.S. Navy Blue Angels teamed up for a flyover around metro Atlanta to thank those on the front lines in fighting the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo: Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com)

David Skinns and his sons Bennett (left), 2, and Brayden, 6, view the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds as they fly over Atlanta on Saturday, May 2, 2020. Atlantans began gathering in Midtown Saturday before the metro aerial performance that began in Cobb County about 1:35 p.m. (Photo: Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

The Air Force's Thunderbirds and the Navy's Blue Angels fly over Atlanta on Saturday, May 2, 2020. The precision flight teams' appearance was to honor the people working on the front lines amid the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo: Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

The Navy's Blue Angels and the Air Force's Thunderbirds fly over Atlanta on Saturday, May 2, 2020. The precision flight teams' appearance was to honor the people working on the front lines amid the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo: Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

A formation of jets from the Air Force's Thunderbirds (left) and the Navy's Blue Angels fly over Atlanta on Saturday, May 2, 2020. (Photo: Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds lead the formation as they joined with the Navy Blue Angels up for a flyover around metro Atlanta hospitals to show support for front-line COVID-19 responders. (Photo: Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com)

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds (left) and the Navy's Blue Angels teamed up for a flyover around metro Atlanta hospitals to support front-line COVID-19 responders on Saturday, May 2, 2020. (Photo: Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com)

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds lead the formation as they joined with the Navy's Blue Angels up for a flyover on Saturday, May 2, 2020, to show America's support for front-line responders in the pandemic. (Photo: Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com)

Spectators watch a formation of jets from the Air Force's Thunderbirds (left) and the Navy's Blue Angels fly over Atlanta on Saturday, May 2, 2020. (Photo: Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

The Navy's Blue Angels and the Air Force's Thunderbirds fly over Atlanta on Saturday, May 2, 2020. The metro flyover began at 1:35 p.m. and residents in and around metro Atlanta tweeted their excitement over the #AmericaStrong event. (Photo: Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Spectators crowd the Jackson Street Bridge to see the Navy's Blue Angels and the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly over Atlanta together Saturday, May 2, 2020. (Photo: Steve Schaefer / Special to the AJC)

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and U.S. Navy Blue Angels teamed up for a flyover around metro Atlanta on Saturday, May 2, 2020, to support front-line COVID-19 responders. (Photo: Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com)

The Blue Angels fly over Atlanta on Saturday, May 2, 2020. The Navy's precision flight teams joined with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds to honor front-line COVID-19 responders and essential workers with formation flights over the city Saturday afternoon. (Photo: Jason Getz / Special to the AJC)

The Blue Angels fly over Atlanta on Saturday, May 2, 2020. The Navy's precision flight team joined the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds to honor front-line COVID-19 responders and essential workers with formation flights over the city Saturday afternoon. (Photo: Jason Getz / Special to the AJC)

The Navy's Blue Angels fly over Atlanta on Saturday afternoon, May 2, 2020 . The Blue Angels joined with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds to honor those on the front lines in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo: Jason Getz / Special to the AJC)

Photographers and spectators crowd the Jackson Street Bridge to see the Blue Angels and Thunderbirds fly over Atlanta together Saturday, May 2, 2020. (Photo: Steve Schaefer / Special to the AJC)

Spectators crowd the Jackson Street Bridge to see the Navy's Blue Angels and Thunderbirds from the U.S. Air Force fly over Atlanta together Saturday, May 2, 2020. The aerial event showcased Americans' support of those on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo: Steve Schaefer / Special to the AJC)

The Thunderbirds (left) and the Blue Angels (top right) fly over Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, May 2, 2020, in Atlanta. The U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force precision flight teams joined together to honor front-line COVID-19 responders and essential workers. (Photo: Jason Getz / Special to the AJC)

The Thunderbirds fly over the Atlanta on Saturday, May 2, 2020 . The Thunderbirds joined with the Blue Angels to honor front-line COVID-19 responders and essential workers with formation flights over the city Saturday afternoon. (Photo: Jason Getz / Special to the AJC)

The Blue Angels (left) and the Thunderbirds fly over Atlanta on Saturday, May 2, 2020 . The Navy and Air Force precision flight teams joined together to honor front-line COVID-19 responders and essential workers with formation flights over the city Saturday afternoon. (Photo: Jason Getz / Special to the AJC)

The Blue Angels and Thunderbirds (upper left) fly over Atlanta and Georgia State Stadium on Saturday, May 2, 2020 in Atlanta. (Photo: Jason Getz / Special to the AJC)

Visitors to Piedmont Park enjoy the warm spring weather Saturday afternoon, May 2, 2020, after catching the flyover by the Blue Angels and the Thunderbirds. The aerial event in Atlanta showcased Americans' support for those on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo: J.D. Capelouto / jdcapelouto@ajccom)

From left, Elizabeth Duttera, her sons James and Joseph and husband Thomas watch the Blue Angels and Thunderbirds fly over Northside Hospital on Saturday, May 2, 2020. (Photo: J. Scott Trubey / Scott.Trubey@ajc.com)

Onlookers view the flyover by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the Air Force Thunderbirds from a parking deck at Northside Hospital in Sandy Springs on Saturday, May 2, 2020. (Photo: J. Scott Trubey / Scott.Trubey@ajc.com)

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The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and Navy's Blue Angels teamed up for a flyover around metro Atlanta to show America's support for front-line COVID-19 responders on Saturday, May 2, 2020. (Photo: Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com)

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