The planes of the Patrol of France must fly over the capital this Wednesday, August 20, 2025 afternoon: the acrobatic pilots of the Air Force pay homage to the “forgotten holidays”.
If you look up this Wednesday, August 20, 2025, you can see the Patrol of France in the sky of Paris. Nine planes must fly over the capital, on the occasion of the “day of the forgotten holidays”, a united event organized by the Popular aid For over 45 years.
The “ Forgotten holidays day Was created in 1979 by the French association, in order to support those who cannot afford to go on vacation in summer. During this day, which is held at the end of August every year, many outings and entertainment are organized for children in the families concerned.
Workshops, sports demonstrations, games, or even karaoke, thousands of children benefit from this festive and united daythanks to volunteers and partners. For example, at Paristhis August 20, 2025, guest children can visit the Quai Branly museum, the Palace of Versailles, France Miniature, the Jardin des Plantes, the Air and Space Museum, the National Museum of Natural History, the Pantheon …
To make this day even more special, the Patrol of France must therefore fly over Paris : Around 3 p.m., planes should follow ” A trajectory according to the northeast/southwest axis and including a loop around the Eiffel Tower. In the morning, around 11:15 am, two of these planes will make a rehearsal flight: you have two chances of admiring the acrobats of the Air Force.
A show not to be missed when you are a fan of aviation, and a solidarity action to be supported for the happiness of the youngest: this Wednesday, August 20, should be filled with good surprises for Parisians.
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