Turkish warplanes soar into sky to mark World Pilots' Day

ISTANBUL

The Turkish Air Force warplanes on Wednesday performed a salutation flight above the metropolis of Istanbul to mark World Pilots' Day.

The Turkish National Defense Ministry shared a video showing four military planes soaring into the sky over Istanbul to perform maneuvers.

The heroic and self-sacrificing pilots salute the seven hills of Istanbul, the ministry tweeted with the video.

World Pilots' Day, celebrated annually on April 26, is a worldwide occasion that aims to recognize and appreciate the significant role of pilots in ensuring the safety and efficiency of air transportation.

Turkish warplanes soar into sky to mark World Pilots' Day

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