KINGSLEY FIELD, Ore. -- The 173rd Fighter Wing out of Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon will conduct two flyovers Saturday, April 27.
F-15 Eagle fighter jets are scheduled to conduct a flyover at the Oregon Football Spring Game at the University of Oregon in Eugene at approximately 1:00 p.m. They will then perform a flyover at the Regional Track Meet at Grants Pass High School in Grants Pass at approximately 1:28 p.m.
All passes will be approximately 1,000 feet above ground level and about 400 mph airspeed. Flights could be cancelled or times changed due to inclement weather or operational contingencies.
The Oregon Air National Guard has been an integral part of the nation's air defense since 1941. The 173rd FW is home to the sole F-15C pilot training facility for the United States Air Force.