Must-Watch: Shock and Awe As Nearly Every Type of Fighter Jet and Bomber We Have Flies Over Miami Beach

If you love this country, sometimes you just want to say, “’Merica!"

Spectacular footage from the “Freedom Flyover” in Miami Beach Saturday will evoke exactly that reaction from plenty of folks. Nearly every fighter jet and bomber that we have was showcased in the event, and the videos bring you the sheer might of our air power.

It was a Memorial Day tribute like no other:

Seven of the top military aircraft, called the “Freedom Flyover,” united as “one unstoppable force” for thousands of people to take in over Memorial Day weekend at the Hyundai Air and Sea Show in Miami Beach.
The historic formation was led by the B-2 stealth bomber and followed by the B-1B Lancer, B-52H Stratofortress, F-22 Raptor, F-15C Eagle, F-16C Fighting Falcon and the attack aircraft A-10 Thunderbolt II, according to Air Force Global Strike Command.

Watch:

🇺🇸 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐀 𝐂𝐎𝐎𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍!! 🇺🇸
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THIS IS THE FREEDOM FLYOVER: You can see featured: the B-1, B-2, B-52, A-10, F-15, F-16, and the F-22. Nice glimpse of a C-17 at the last moments (not part of the formation — upper left).
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🎥: theairplanespotter (IG) pic.twitter.com/KJQBn20sCV
— Cora A. Harris 🔬 (@CoraAHarris) May 25, 2025

Only a few pieces of our hardware were not featured:

The only bomber missing was B-31 Raider, while the lone absent fighter jet was the F-35A Lightning II. The AC-130J Ghostrider gunship was also not included.

The AFGSC also gave a shout-out to other members of the military:

Additionally, this formation also showcased the strength of total force Airmen; active duty, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard pilots all had a part in the flyover, representing the Air Force’s ability to collaborate across components.

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There were some firsts on the day:

While other air shows have featured a tri-bomber flyover, this was the first time fighter aircraft were also part of the formation, according to military officials.
“This wasn’t just an air show – it was a powerful tribute to those who gave everything and a celebration of the strength that defends our nation every single day!” the AFGSC wrote in a social media post.

GOOSEBUMPS, anyone?! 🔥 The B-1 "Bone" just shook Miami Beach to its core! Who else felt that power in their chest? 💥 @usairforce #HyundaiAirAndSeaShow #HyundaiSalute pic.twitter.com/GhacEoEsju
— Hyundai Air & Sea Show (@AirAndSeaShow) May 25, 2025

Want more video? Me too. Here we go—just another day at the beach:

So much AWESOMENESS in one formation.
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Memorial Day Weekend in Miami Beach
B-1, B-2, B-52, A-10, F-15, F-16, F-22
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🎥; @ vice.aviator pic.twitter.com/4jLdqGUCvg
— Combat Learjet (@Combat_learjet) May 24, 2025

If you live within driving distance of Miami Beach, hop in your car—because they will be flying the same formation Monday.

On this Memorial Day weekend, we honor all the fallen who have sacrificed for our country. This amazing show of our military’s capabilities reminds us that there are enemies of freedom out there, and if and when the time comes, they must be defeated.

I’m putting my money on ‘Merica.

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