NASA Photographer Captures Washington Flyover for America’s 250th Birthday
NASA photographer Jim Ross flew in an F/A-18 over Washington, D.C., on July 4, 2026, photographing the National Mall during the Freedom 250 flyover celebrating America’s 250th birthday, with other NASA aircraft and notable appearances such as Jared Isaacman’s F-5 Tiger and Artemis II astronauts in attendance.