The inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., provided an opportunity for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force to connect with the public and showcase of the professionalism, readiness and capabilities of Airmen and Guardians. As part of the year-long celebration of the nation’s 250th birthday, participation in the event reflects the Department of the Air Force’s commitment to inspiring future service members, strengthening public understanding, and highlighting the role its personnel and assets play in defending the nation.
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Army aircraft including CH-47's, UH60's and AH-64's perform a flyover near the Capitol Building, Washington, D.C. Aug 23, 2026. The event was part of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix race being held around a portion of the National Mall. (U.S. Airforce photo by Andy Morataya)
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Multiple aircraft including F-22s, F-35s and a B-2 perform a flyover near the National Capitol, Washington, D.C. Aug 23, 2026. The event was part of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix race being held around a portion of the National Mall. (U.S. Airforce photo by Andy Morataya)
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Army aircraft including CH-47's, UH60's and AH-64's perform a flyover near the Capitol Building, Washington, D.C. Aug 23, 2026. The event was part of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix race being held around a portion of the National Mall. (U.S. Airforce photo by Andy Morataya)
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U.S. Navy F-18's perform a flyover near the Capitol Building, Washington, D.C. Aug 23, 2026. The event was part of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix race being held around a portion of the National Mall. (U.S. Airforce photo by Andy Morataya)
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U.S. Navy F-18's perform a flyover near the Capitol Building, Washington, D.C. Aug 23, 2026. The event was part of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix race being held around a portion of the National Mall. (U.S. Airforce photo by Andy Morataya)
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Air Force 1, flanked by four F-35s, performs a flyover near the Capitol Building, Washington, D.C. Aug 23, 2026. The event was part of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix race being held around a portion of the National Mall. (U.S. Airforce photo by Andy Morataya)
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A U.S. Air Force B-1, B-52 and B-2 perform a flyover near the Capitol Building, Washington, D.C. Aug 23, 2026. The event was part of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix race being held around a portion of the National Mall. (U.S. Airforce photo by Andy Morataya)
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A U.S. Coast Guard C-130, C-144 and a C-27 perform a flyover near the Capitol Building, Washington, D.C. Aug 23, 2026. The event was part of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix race being held around a portion of the National Mall. (U.S. Airforce photo by Andy Morataya)
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A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit aircraft leads a tri-bomber flyover in Washington, D.C., Aug. 22, 2026. The featured tri-bomber flyover was conducted during the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix in celebration of the United States’ 250th birthday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Garcia)
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Four U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor aircraft and Air Force One fly over the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C., Aug. 22, 2026. The Grand Prix was held in celebration of the United States’ 250th birthday and marking the first ever Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation IndyCar Series race at the National Mall. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Garcia)
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A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit, two F-35A Lightning II, two F-22 Raptor, and four U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft fly over the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C., Aug. 22, 2026. The Grand Prix commemorated the 250th birthday of the United States through the first ever Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation IndyCar Series race at the National Mall and military participation through flyovers, displaying U.S. airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Garcia)
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A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit aircraft performs a flyover during the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C., Aug. 22, 2026. The flyover was conducted in celebration of the United States’ 250th birthday and highlighted the contributions and commitment of the U.S. Air Force in defending freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Garcia)
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U.S. Army AH-64 Apaches, CH-47 Chinooks and UH-60 Black Hawks fly over the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, Washington D.C., Aug 23, 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Perkins)
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A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress, B-2 Spirit and B-1 Lancer fly over the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, Washington D.C., Aug 23, 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Perkins)
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U.S. Army CH-47, UH-60 and AH-64 helicopters fly over Washington, D.C., on Aug. 23, 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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U.S. Coast Guard C-130, C-144 and C-27 aircraft fly over Washington, D.C., on Aug. 23, 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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U.S. Air Force B-1, B-2 and B-52 bombers fly over Washington, D.C., on Aug. 23, 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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The U.S. Army Fife and Drum Corps marches along the racetrack before the official start of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C., Aug. 23, 2026. The event is one of several commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary. Behind events such as this, there is a team of dedicated service members who train and are ready to demonstrate the flawless precision and unwavering discipline of the U.S. military. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Malachi Crawford)
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Airmen from the U.S. Air Force Band participates in pre-race show for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C., Aug. 23, 2026. The event is one of several commemorating the nation's 250th anniversary. Behind events such as this, there is a team of dedicated service members who train and are ready to demonstrate the flawless precision and unwavering discipline of the U.S. Military. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Nathan Winter)
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Military personnel participate in the Freedom Grand Prix in Washington, DC, August 23, 2026. (DoW photo by U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Curt Loter)
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