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By TOI Staff - May 5, 2022
Israelis hit parks, beaches, nature sites, and other open spaces for barbecues and other festivities on Thursday as the country celebrated its 74th Independence Day.
In an annual highlight on Thursday morning and early afternoon, Air Force aircraft flew over much of the country, a popular and iconic feature of celebrations.
The flyover included F-15, F-16 and F-35 fighter jets; Lavi training aircraft; C-130 cargo planes; a Boeing refueling plane; Black Hawk, Sea Stallion, Panther and Apache helicopters; and Israel Aerospace Industries Heron drones. It will be the first time IAI drones participate in the flyover.
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