Apache, Blackhawk Helicopters Fly Past Hollywood Sign On Refuel Trip For Army Exercise
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) - Nearly two dozen Blackhawk and Apache helicopters flew past the iconic Hollywood sign in Los Angeles as as part of a training exercise Tuesday.
The 22 helicopters from the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade were on their way to John Wayne Airport from Fort Irwin to San Diego during a drill that required a stop to refuel, according to the airport.
22 Blackhawk and Apache helicopters from the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade will begin landing at JWA today as part of a #USArmy training exercise from Fort Irwin to San Diego that requires a stop to refuel. All aircraft will depart by approximately 1:15 p.m. pic.twitter.com/cSN5jTB1DB
— John Wayne Airport (@JohnWayneAir) February 26, 2019
Some Angelenos wondered what they were seeing in the skies above SoCal.
What's going on in #Pasadena? Are we under attack?!? pic.twitter.com/FlJhz2fLMy
— Alex Chalekian (@AlexChalekian) February 26, 2019
All aircraft were set to depart JWA by approximately 1:15 p.m.