NYC Flyover Warning!

Remember last year when half of New York City completely lost their shit when a jumbo jet went screaming along the Hudson at a low altitude, trailed by U.S. fighter jets? And how it turned out to be just a photo op for the White House, who wanted a shot of Air Force One over the Statue of Liberty? And how it cost a zillion dollars for a picture that any fifth-grader could have photoshopped? And how the outcry eventually resulted in a White House official falling on his sword?

Anyway, we're about to get a similar event. Gay City News reporter Duncan Osbourne predicts by email that even though this time we're getting a warning, thousands will still likely "run screaming through the streets." Via press release:

MEDIA ADVISORY: Aerial Events Scheduled over New York City

NEW YORK CITY – During Air Force Week in New York City 23-25 Aug., the United States Air Force will be making multiple flyovers over the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum. New York City residents should be aware of the following aerial demonstrations and media are requested disseminate information as widely as possible. On Aug. 23 from 3-4 p.m., Two F-16s from the United States Aerial Demonstration Team, The Thunderbirds, will be making multiple practice flights over the Intrepid for flyover preparation the following day. On Aug. 24 at 10:35 a.m., the United States Aerial Demonstration Team, The Thunderbirds, will conduct a six-ship flyover of the Intrepid to commence the official start of Air Force Week. The team will be flying in an FAA approved holding pattern from 10:15 a.m. until the flyover. On Aug. 25 at 11 a.m., the New York Air National Guard 106th Rescue Wing will be flying a HH-60 Pavehawk onto the Intrepid. It will remain on display until it takes off at 4 p.m. and departs the area.

You have been duly warned.