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Two C-130 Hercules aircraft fly over Alabama hospitals to honor health care workers

People watched as part of Alabama's only U.S. Air Force Reserve Wing flew over Huntsville Hospital.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — People who missed the National Guard fly over local hospitals last week got another chance see one today.

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Two C-130 Hercules aircraft from the 908th Airlift Wing flew over Huntsville Hospital Tuesday afternoon as a salute to nurses, doctors, and other health care workers.

The flyover also showed support to people in Alabama as we battle COVID-19.

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Posted by WZDX Huntsville on Tuesday, May 12, 2020

One young Huntsville resident says seeing the flyover was a "neat" experience. He said, "I saw two airplanes flying over the hospital to honor the doctors who are helping all the people get better during this time."

The C-130's also flew over hospitals in nine other cities including Decatur and Florence.

HONORING NURSES:

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