SAN FERNANDO VALLEY, Calif. — On July 4, 2025, the skies above Southern California roared with history as four World War II-era planes took flight over the San Fernando Valley to celebrate Independence Day. The iconic aircraft, including a AT-6 captivated onlookers with their gleaming fuselages and thunderous engines, evoking a sense of nostalgia and patriotism. The flyover, organized by the Commemorative Air Force SoCal Wing, began around , with the planes departing from Van Nuys Airport. They traced a route across the Valley, passing over neighborhoods from Van Nuys to Calabasas, delighting thousands who gathered in backyards and parks to witness the spectacle. The event honored the nation’s independence and paid tribute to the bravery of WWII aviators.
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