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Blue Angels flyover in Michigan honoring health care workers postponed due to weather

Posted at 4:08 PM, Apr 28, 2020
and last updated 2020-04-28 20:46:51-04

(WXYZ) — A scheduled flight over Michigan by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels in celebration of health care and frontline workers has been canceled due to anticipated inclement weather, a spokesperson confirmed to 7 Action News on Tuesday.

The flyover was set to take place Wednesday, April 29.

"Due to some unforeseen circumstance the Blue Angels appearance for tomorrow has been postponed. We will update you on any future information," a spokesperson said in an email to 7 Action News.

The Blue Angels and Thunderbirds are doing multi-city flyovers as part of the America Strong project during the pandemic. On Tuesday pilots flew over New York City, Newark, Trenton and Philadelphia.

7 Action News will update you when a new date is given.

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