250 years of friendship deserve a true celebration. The Patrouille de France is touring the United States East Coast from June 7 to July 5, 2026, as part of the "Liberté 250" mission celebrating the 250th anniversary of American Independence. The elite aerial team will perform alongside the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and other Allied display teams at major airshows and commemorative events. Today they flew above New York, the Statue of Liberty and West Point.
Did you spot them? 👀 The skies over New York turned blue, white and red today. 🇫🇷🇺🇸✈️ The Patrouille de France and the A400M flew over Manhattan as part of Mission #Liberté250 — a historic tour across the United States honoring 250 years of French-American friendship. French Defense Attaché Office in Washington, D.C. Patrouille de France Armée de l’air et de l’espace