LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas National Guard will conduct a series of military aircraft flyovers across the state from June 29 through July 2 as part of the America 250 anniversary observances.
The Fly Over Arkansas tour will feature aircraft passing over dozens of communities, highlighting the nation’s history, heritage and patriotism since 1776.
The tour begins June 29 in southwest Arkansas with planned appearances over Benton, Hot Springs, Mena, Texarkana, Hope, Prescott, Nashville, Murfreesboro, Arkadelphia and Malvern.
On June 30, aircraft will fly through central and southern Arkansas, including stops at Sheridan, Camden, El Dorado, Pine Bluff, Little Rock, Conway, Russellville, Fort Smith, Van Buren and additional communities.
The July 1 route covers northeast and north-central Arkansas, with flyovers scheduled for Beebe, Searcy, Heber Springs, Batesville, Mountain View, Melbourne, Ash Flat, Mountain Home, Newport, Jonesboro, Paragould, Blytheville, Marion, Helena and Stuttgart.
The tour concludes July 2 with passes over Clinton, Leslie, Marshall, Yellville, Berryville, Eureka Springs, Bentonville, Springdale, Fayetteville, Huntsville, Harrison and Jasper.
Guard officials said the event supports statewide efforts to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary. Residents should watch for further details on specific flyover times and related community activities.
