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Here Comes The BOOM as The 180th Fighter Wing Flies at Night

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the Ohio National Guard’s 180th Fighter Wing, flies over the 180FW during a training mission in Swanton, Ohio, June 1, 2023. The 180FW is the only F-16 fighter wing in the state of Ohio, whose mission is to provide for America; protection of the homeland, effective combat power and defense support to civil authorities, while developing Airmen, supporting their families and serving in our community. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Kregg York)

SOUTHERN OHIO – The 180th Fighter Wing has reported that they will be performing night flying starting Monday Night.

The Fighters can travel at more than 1,500 mph, and more than 2 times the speed of sound. At that speed, you could travel from Toledo to Washington, D.C. in about 15 minutes.

Local “booms” are not uncommon when these jet fighters hit the speed of sound, called a sonic boom. You may hear these overnight the next few nights and wonder what it is, but it’s not thunder, it’s the sound of freedom. The 180th Ohio Fighter Wing is reporting they will start flying tonight, MArch 2 to the 5th, so expect to hear some booms.

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